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HY12 GVL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,354 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 92,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,737 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,874 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,288 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,346 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,106 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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HY12 GVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY12 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY12 GVL registered?

HY12 GVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 GVL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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