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HY12 YCJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 YCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 62,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 58,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 48,598 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 41,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 41,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 29,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 11,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 11,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 8,323 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 8,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY12 YCJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was HY12 YCJ registered?

HY12 YCJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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