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WV12 YNC

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,326 mi
Last recorded154,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YNC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 154,326 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,015 miles

Front Engine lower cover insecure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 135,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 128,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 119,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 117,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 117,753 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,815 miles

noise and burning smell coming from engine area

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet 02 sensor area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle from engine area closer check recommended asap

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 70,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,175 miles

Front wiper blades

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,935 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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WV12 YNC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV12 YNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV12 YNC registered?

WV12 YNC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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