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YA12 EFN

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,130 mi
Last recorded91,130 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EFN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 91,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,915 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 85,908 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2023 80,947 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 58,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,428 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 44,428 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,283 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 40,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,339 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YA12 EFN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 EFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA12 EFN registered?

YA12 EFN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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