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YY12 DFZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,576 mi
Last recorded52,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 52,576 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 52,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 46,113 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 46,080 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,003 miles

Front Level link seized

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,016 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YY12 DFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY12 DFZ registered?

YY12 DFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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