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YK12 UMB

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 131,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and negligable damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 128,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 128,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 117,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,569 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,633 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carbon not allowed,std or 3d only (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 38,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 25,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f/ tyre surface cracking around entire inner sidewall

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 UMB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

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

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