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YK12 UMY

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,562 mi
Last recorded56,562 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UMY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,562 miles

age related cracking and perishing to nearside front tyre

age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

dampness around offside front shock absorber

front brake pads wearing low

minor age related cracking and perishing to offside front tyre

minor stone chip front screen

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2026 56,562 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

age related cracking and perishing to nearside front tyre

age related cracking and perishing to offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

dampness around offside front shock absorber

front brake pads wearing low

minor age related cracking and perishing to offside front tyre

minor stone chip front screen

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,305 miles

age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

dampness around offside front shock absorber

minor stone chip front screen

Fail 24 Apr 2025 52,305 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

dampness around offside front shock absorber

minor stone chip front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,945 miles

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

dampness to offside front shock absorber

minor age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

minor stone chip to front windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2023 43,945 miles

minor age related cracking and perishing to both front tyres

minor stone chip to front windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

dampness to offside front shock absorber

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 38,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,320 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 24,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,388 miles

Front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,452 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 15,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 11,899 miles

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 UMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

YK12 UMY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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