2012 MINI Cooper Auto 1.6L Petrol · SA62 PLZ
2012 MINI Cooper Auto (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 64,497 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 PLZ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 64,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 PLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Cooper Auto (SA62 PLZ) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SA62 PLZ Mileage History
- 16/09/201518,974 mi
- 16/09/201627,797 mi+8,823 mi
- 19/09/201736,952 mi+9,155 mi
- 18/09/201840,591 mi+3,639 mi
- 06/09/201944,532 mi+3,941 mi
- 06/09/201944,532 mi
- 26/10/202047,692 mi+3,160 mi
- 13/10/202149,230 mi+1,538 mi
- 21/10/202251,157 mi+1,927 mi
- 06/09/202354,540 mi+3,383 mi
- 05/09/202459,403 mi+4,863 mi
- 22/09/202563,963 mi+4,560 mi
- 22/09/202563,972 mi+9 mi
- 24/09/202664,497 mi+525 mi
Average of roughly 4,130 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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