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YK12 MWL

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,764 mi
Last recorded51,764 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MWL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 48,324 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 2.5mm 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 47,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45,846 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 45,846 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Wear indicator wiring broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 40,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator wire damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 40,615 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator wire damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 35,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 34,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 32,828 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,670 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,094 miles

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 MWL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 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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YK12 MWL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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