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DY12 TES

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,379 mi
Last recorded33,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TES
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 28,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 1/4 glass broken

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 23,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,957 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 20,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 13,835 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 13,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 8,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 7,648 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DY12 TES is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY12 TES registered?

DY12 TES is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is DY12 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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