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YG12 SYY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,661 mi
Last recorded56,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 51,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,315 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level stop light dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 39,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn edges (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 35,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,471 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,031 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 22,031 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,166 miles

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

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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YG12 SYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 SYY, 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 YG12 SYY registered?

YG12 SYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is YG12 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SYY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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