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YC12 ZKV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,986 mi
Last recorded42,986 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 42,986 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 42,696 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 42,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working upper and lower bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 42,422 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working is disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 40,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 39,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,814 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 37,814 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 37,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 37,369 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,711 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 33,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tyre void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 27,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 27,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 19,351 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 19,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 14,003 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 ZKV 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 70.6%.

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 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

YC12 ZKV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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