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YE12 GVW

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 129,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,179 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,964 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 89,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,843 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dangler ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,467 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YE12 GVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE12 GVW registered?

YE12 GVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YE12 GVW safe to buy?

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