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YA12 FMZ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,607 mi
Last recorded123,607 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FMZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 108,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,382 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 45,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,239 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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YA12 FMZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA12 FMZ, 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 YA12 FMZ registered?

YA12 FMZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YA12 FMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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