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LY12 EFT

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 EFT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,487 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,679 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,128 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,876 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,901 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 26 Jun 2017 29,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre inner & outer edges worn

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,820 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2016 27,005 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,020 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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LY12 EFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY12 EFT registered?

LY12 EFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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