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WN12 YOW

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,753 mi
Last recorded86,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 YOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 82,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 10 Jul 2024 78,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,522 miles

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

Front exhaust gas leaking from turbo wastegate spindle

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo wastegate spindle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo wastegate spindle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 62,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,738 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,366 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,542 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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WN12 YOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WN12 YOW registered?

WN12 YOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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