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GY12 XBF

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,792 mi
Last recorded39,792 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 36,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 32,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,282 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 30,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 28,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 26,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,694 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 24,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 22,918 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,614 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 19,171 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GY12 XBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 XBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY12 XBF registered?

GY12 XBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GY12 XBF safe to buy?

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