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GL12 KYY

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,560 mi
Last recorded67,560 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 KYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,560 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 64,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 62,315 miles

front tyres on 3mm and cracking

n/s/r/ light unit cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,221 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 52,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,406 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 31,541 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit broken (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted

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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GL12 KYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL12 KYY, 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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GL12 KYY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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