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YK12 PZY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,390 mi
Last recorded76,390 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 76,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,072 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,197 miles

Emissions too clean to read.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn extremely low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low and uneven round inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,540 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,792 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 39,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 39,003 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both front top mounts split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,762 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,666 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YK12 PZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 PZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK12 PZY registered?

YK12 PZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 PZY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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