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YC12 ZTZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,214 mi
Last recorded35,214 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 32,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 32,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,482 miles

Nearside Front side light is dim

Fail 29 Jul 2021 27,482 miles

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

Nearside Front side light is dim

Pass 1 Aug 2020 23,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 21,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 19,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 17,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 17,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,909 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,518 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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YC12 ZTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC12 ZTZ registered?

YC12 ZTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YC12 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 ZTZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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