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YC12 FEF

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,754 mi
Last recorded47,754 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 FEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,757 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex slightly worn. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly in cup but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2022 32,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not sitting correctly in lower seating cup

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 25,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 12,650 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 12,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,214 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 8,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 4,609 miles

both front wiper blades split

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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YC12 FEF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 FEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC12 FEF registered?

YC12 FEF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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