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SM12 YRK

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 YRK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 99,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 99,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,763 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly scrubbed on edges and have slight cracking.

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 85,763 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly scrubbed on edges and have slight cracking.

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,043 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,857 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,507 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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SM12 YRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc 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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SM12 YRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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