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GJ12 UYX

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 UYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 136,562 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 136,561 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,470 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,980 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,900 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,641 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/front o/s/ front inner wheel rims slight[ buckled]

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,921 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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GJ12 UYX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ12 UYX, 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.

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What year was GJ12 UYX registered?

GJ12 UYX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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