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YS12 LWY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,290 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 45,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 40,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,190 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 39,190 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 31,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear inner pads,, recommend check/replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn slightly on edges, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all road wheels, (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions low, will not register on smoke meter

o/s/f tyre tread worn slightly on edges

under trays, engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to lean to register on smoke meter

nearside front tyre worn on edges

plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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YS12 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS12 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS12 LWY registered?

YS12 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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