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YC12 YDO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,187 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 77,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,790 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished with cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished with cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached Plastic trim with side repeater not correctly fitted. (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,182 miles

front wipers smearing screen

light corrosion inner faces on rear discs

Fail 23 May 2018 25,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

front wipers smearing screen

light corrosion inner faces on rear discs

Pass 8 May 2017 22,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 19,308 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 19,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 16,469 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 YDO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 YDO registered?

YC12 YDO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YC12 YDO safe to buy?

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