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YB12 WAO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,773 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 63,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 r17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/45 r17 84v ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,562 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/45 r17 84v ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45 r17 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,347 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 45,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps **both** (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 40,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,889 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,290 miles

nearside front alloy inner rim bent

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YB12 WAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB12 WAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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