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YS12 LXO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LXO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,030 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,029 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,303 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 61,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 52,825 miles

undertray is fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 52,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertray is fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 42,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YS12 LXO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS12 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS12 LXO registered?

YS12 LXO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is YS12 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 LXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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