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HK12 BYB

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,672 mi
Last recorded75,672 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 75,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 72,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 68,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 63,569 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2022 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,325 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 45,325 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,245 miles

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

under cover's fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 35,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,210 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,146 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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HK12 BYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK12 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK12 BYB registered?

HK12 BYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HK12 BYB safe to buy?

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