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GF12 GFY

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,056 mi
Last recorded116,056 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 GFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,401 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 106,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 96,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level slightly low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 77,948 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,437 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 40,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 19,764 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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GF12 GFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF12 GFY registered?

GF12 GFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GF12 GFY safe to buy?

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