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YB12 XNP

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XNP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,235 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 103,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/s front hub assembly and components covered in fluid

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,273 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 82,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,396 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 51,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 16,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 10,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 8,242 miles

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 XNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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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What year was YB12 XNP registered?

YB12 XNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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