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YF61 ZXP

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ZXP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel arch liners broken

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 92,987 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wheel arch liners broken

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 91,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 91,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,520 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,455 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 53,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres close to legal limit (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 43,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,068 miles

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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YF61 ZXP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF61 ZXP, 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 YF61 ZXP registered?

YF61 ZXP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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