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YE12 HUO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,174 mi
Last recorded52,174 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HUO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 46,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 42,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 42,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 39,355 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 39,355 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose was disconnected (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite perished borderline failure as starting to crack in between treads recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher hanging from rear view mirror this would otherwise be an MOT failure ()

Fail 6 Oct 2020 32,749 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite perished borderline failure as starting to crack in between treads recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher hanging from rear view mirror this would otherwise be an MOT failure ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 32,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked nearside offside partially blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE SIZE 204 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 22,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 18,629 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2015 13,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HUO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUO, 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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What year was YE12 HUO registered?

YE12 HUO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YE12 HUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 HUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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