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YC62 YBK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,273 mi
Last recorded118,273 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 YBK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,273 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated/lose

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Noise from rotating hub assembly

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 106,930 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Noise from rotating hub assembly

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 21 Jun 2024 98,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Not functioning as intended (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,364 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr registration bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr tyre cut to cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nsr registration bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear osr tyre cracked and perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear brake assembly's noisy when rotated

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,075 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,548 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,536 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,607 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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YC62 YBK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC62 YBK, 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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YC62 YBK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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