CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG12 AYV

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 AYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,117 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 86,117 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 76,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 67,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cord visible ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0116 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on both edges secondary rubber exposed and ABOUT TO EXPOSE CORD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4418 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 0116 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has damage in tread and badly worn on both edges 205/55/17 95v

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 63,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,675 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 24,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 23,615 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG12 AYV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG12 AYV?

You can check the full history of WG12 AYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG12 AYV registered?

WG12 AYV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is WG12 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 AYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG12 AYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG12 AYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.