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YY12 YAK

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YAK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm adrift. ( refit arm ) (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 65,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,641 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 55,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,023 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 31,986 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Dec 2017 31,986 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,880 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 28,880 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,860 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 19,860 miles

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

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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YY12 YAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YY12 YAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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