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YA12 XXG

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,144 mi
Last recorded79,144 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XXG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,609 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,286 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,593 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2017 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 42,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,765 miles

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 XXG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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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What year was YA12 XXG registered?

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

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