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AH11 ELM

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH11 ELM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2026 110,958 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 10 May 2025 108,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,065 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 93,065 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front exhaust fouling middle crossmember

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,129 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 45,791 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front bald on outer edges 175/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AH11 ELM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AH11 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AH11 ELM registered?

AH11 ELM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is AH11 ELM safe to buy?

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