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YE12 LDK

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,590 mi
Last recorded66,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 66,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Shows signs of severe run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,364 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 64,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,936 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 61,936 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 58,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,341 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF sensor has come out (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter covered in diesel but no leak found

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,733 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2019 50,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 47,034 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 47,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LDK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey 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 LDK, 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 LDK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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