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YE12 HKN

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,660 mi
Last recorded103,660 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HKN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 45% nsr brake disc has got hot due to binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Aug 2024 97,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 97,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear head lamp level link seized

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,077 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,077 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 81,325 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside sills covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 1 May 2018 42,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,977 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YE12 HKN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 HKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YE12 HKN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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