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Y6 CDW

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 CDW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,052 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front jacking block missing from floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner tread and has cuts starting TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 72,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front jacking block missing from floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner tread and has cuts starting TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front jacking block missing from floor

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,982 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,697 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,697 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,233 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,314 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 28,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,094 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 17,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 12,528 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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Y6 CDW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y6 CDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y6 CDW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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