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YK12 PVU

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,402 mi
Last recorded102,402 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 102,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,481 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,524 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,523 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,126 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 8,783 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 PVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVU, 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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YK12 PVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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