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NL12 YYK

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,481 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 49,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,214 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 YYK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NL12 YYK registered?

NL12 YYK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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