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YE12 HKO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HKO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 70,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,642 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 59,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 56,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and chunk missing from outer sidewall! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 54,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars and chunk missing from outer sidewall! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,501 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 52,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,370 miles

minor stone chip in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,958 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,958 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,177 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and has deep cuts in sidewall with no cords showing

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2015 16,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 16,794 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 HKO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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