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YB12 KLZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,055 mi
Last recorded144,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 KLZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 144,055 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 144,055 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 130,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 122,430 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front rack gaiters twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant on minimum

Pass 8 Jun 2023 120,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack shaft nearside at tie rod end has excessive play

Fail 8 Jun 2023 120,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering rack shaft nearside at tie rod end has excessive play

Pass 16 May 2022 118,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 88,975 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,166 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,293 miles

front tyres down to 3.5mm approx. o/s/rear tyre down to approx. 3mm

rear inner brake pads getting down ,warning wire on o/s

Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,293 miles

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

front tyres down to 3.5mm approx. o/s/rear tyre down to approx. 3mm

rear inner brake pads getting down ,warning wire on o/s

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,978 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,599 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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YB12 KLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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YB12 KLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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