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PJ12 YDD

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,347 mi
Last recorded158,347 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 YDD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 158,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 158,167 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 141,223 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 131,188 miles

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2023 131,188 miles

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 128,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 126,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,705 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,067 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,624 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,874 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 50,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,415 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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PJ12 YDD is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ12 YDD registered?

PJ12 YDD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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