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YE12 HVJ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,977 mi
Last recorded144,977 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 144,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 144,950 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,676 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,352 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,046 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 35,236 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 35,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 25,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,411 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 11,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

smoke test too clean to read.

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 HVJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

YE12 HVJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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