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YC12 ZYH

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,769 mi
Last recorded142,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZYH
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 142,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,879 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 127,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 104,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,652 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 95,650 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,282 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 87,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 80,131 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,127 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 71,127 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 64,213 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 64,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 46,335 miles

Emissions to low for smokemeter to read unable to get printout

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YC12 ZYH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 ZYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC12 ZYH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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