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YC12 GGO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,832 mi
Last recorded132,832 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear underbody vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

Fail 8 Sep 2025 132,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear underbody vehicle structure showing corrosion in parts

Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,142 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 109,075 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 May 2023 109,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 May 2022 104,111 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 104,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,774 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jul 2020 90,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,516 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 57,098 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,899 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,754 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 30,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,248 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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YC12 GGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC12 GGO, 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 YC12 GGO registered?

YC12 GGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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