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YA12 XWE

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 104,793 miles

Emissions unable to be completed high co (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 101,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 97,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,680 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,398 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,134 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,964 miles

nsf + osf tyres wearing outer edge secondary grooves

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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YA12 XWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was YA12 XWE registered?

YA12 XWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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