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YS12 LTE

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,443 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,801 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 63,328 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 60,053 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 60,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 56,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,785 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 21,432 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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YS12 LTE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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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What year was YS12 LTE registered?

YS12 LTE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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