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YE12 KVS

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,491 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 45,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 42,280 miles

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

hand brake warning does not extinguish

Fail 29 Apr 2024 42,280 miles

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

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

hand brake warning does not extinguish

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 36,113 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 33,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 30,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 19,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 19,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 14,827 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 14,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 10,771 miles

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 KVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

YE12 KVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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