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E3 YGO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,513 mi
Last recorded85,513 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 YGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 85,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 72,246 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 72,246 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Large cut in tread beyong steel cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall and scrubbing in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre presure warning lamp on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,622 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,787 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 33,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Flat Spots (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,577 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,752 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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E3 YGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E3 YGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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