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AY12 ZRA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZRA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 90,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 89,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,712 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 84,712 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,321 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 73,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,612 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,878 miles

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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AY12 ZRA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY12 ZRA, 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 AY12 ZRA registered?

AY12 ZRA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AY12 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 ZRA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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