2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · YY62 XEU
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 74,608 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY62 XEU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 74,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY62 XEU Mileage History
- 12/10/201518,080 mi
- 07/03/201619,315 mi+1,235 mi
- 06/03/201730,367 mi+11,052 mi
- 21/03/201840,340 mi+9,973 mi
- 08/03/201944,384 mi+4,044 mi
- 21/03/202048,552 mi+4,168 mi
- 13/03/202150,972 mi+2,420 mi
- 13/03/202150,972 mi
- 10/03/202256,396 mi+5,424 mi
- 10/03/202256,396 mi
- 01/03/202362,003 mi+5,607 mi
- 01/03/202362,003 mi
- 29/01/202467,656 mi+5,653 mi
- 29/01/202467,656 mi
- 22/01/202570,923 mi+3,267 mi
- 07/01/202674,608 mi+3,685 mi
- 07/01/202674,608 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
YY62 XEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (YY62 XEU) between October 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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