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YE12 FZF

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FZF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 121,430 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 121,426 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 100,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 86,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 76,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 56,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 45,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,549 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 16,068 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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YE12 FZF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE12 FZF, 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 YE12 FZF registered?

YE12 FZF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YE12 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 FZF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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