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YA12 YKJ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,990 mi
Last recorded75,990 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YKJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 75,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,588 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 51,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 45,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Perishing from age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & Perishing from age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,811 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepping/blocking (wearing uneven) on the inner tread pattern.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 36,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre stepping/blocking (wearing uneven) on the inner tread pattern.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,033 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 YKJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 YKJ, 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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YA12 YKJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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