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YK12 MTU

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MTU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,460 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 101,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 89,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69 mm 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 84,050 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 7 May 2021 79,902 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 May 2021 79,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2020 73,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 59,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,896 miles

Centre Stop not working

Pass 7 May 2015 34,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YK12 MTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK12 MTU registered?

YK12 MTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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