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YB12 WYZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,864 mi
Last recorded134,864 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 134,864 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion in front sub-frame and suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion in and around rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 132,817 miles

Front surface corrosion in and around front sub-frame

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,464 miles

Front surface corrosion in and around suspension

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside /outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside /outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,998 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 127,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,755 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,078 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,140 miles

n\s rear jacking block missing

undertray fitted

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 WYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WYZ, 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 WYZ registered?

YB12 WYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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