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YH12 LBY

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 140,309 miles

Front Cross member corroded.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 140,300 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE HAS SMALL BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,905 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,590 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 116,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 112,974 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 108,789 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,842 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,985 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,625 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,861 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YH12 LBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YH12 LBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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