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YK12 OBG

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OBG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 120,140 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,629 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,321 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 75,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,426 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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YK12 OBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 OBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK12 OBG registered?

YK12 OBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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