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YE12 GEY

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,669 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 77,067 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 77,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,646 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 28,514 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 21,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,735 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 GEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GEY, 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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YE12 GEY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YE12 GEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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