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YK12 EKS

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,727 mi
Last recorded35,727 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 EKS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 35,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,680 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 32,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 27,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 26,696 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 26,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,117 miles

slight corrosion under car

Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,176 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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YK12 EKS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was YK12 EKS registered?

YK12 EKS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YK12 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 EKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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