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YG12 ULU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ULU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 110,034 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,849 miles

Front Nearside and Offside top mount rubber bush's started to break up and split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn also out of shape too. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light unit. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,718 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 93,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on 2.5mm 205/45R17 84V Run flat. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Couple of High level brake LED bulbs not work but they is still more than 50% working.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,616 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 80,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 72,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 64,389 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 57,755 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 57,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 19 Mar 2015 41,569 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,569 miles

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

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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YG12 ULU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG12 ULU, 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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YG12 ULU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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