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YE12 GVO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 120,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,461 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,451 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,041 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,504 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 101,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,323 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 100,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 99,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,473 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 99,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,080 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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YE12 GVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YE12 GVO registered?

YE12 GVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YE12 GVO safe to buy?

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