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YG12 ZCJ

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,096 mi
Last recorded153,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZCJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 153,096 miles

General surface corrosion under the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 153,096 miles

General surface corrosion under the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 147,480 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust underside.

Fail 11 Jun 2025 147,480 miles

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust underside.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,751 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 126,770 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Coolant level below minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 126,770 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Coolant level below minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 113,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 103,574 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 101,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 89,056 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 71,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 53,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 40,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,218 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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YG12 ZCJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG12 ZCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG12 ZCJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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