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Y17 DOT

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,502 mi
Last recorded128,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 DOT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,502 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 127,293 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 127,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 126,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 126,275 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,751 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 123,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side,badly corroded,recommend renewal asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side badly corroded,recommend renewal asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp on dash,indicating low tyre pressures,recommend investigation

Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulder and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn shoulder and 3.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,398 miles

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

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

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

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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Y17 DOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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Y17 DOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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