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YB12 UWU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,146 mi
Last recorded114,146 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,146 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 104,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 104,072 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 93,295 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 83,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,411 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 68,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 59,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,618 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YB12 UWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 UWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB12 UWU registered?

YB12 UWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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