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GY12 YJA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 71,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 48,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2023 46,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2022 45,290 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 42,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,156 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 41,156 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 38,691 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 38,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 36,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 35,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel scrape

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 31,642 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 23,472 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 23,472 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY12 YJA 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 80%.

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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GY12 YJA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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