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AJ12 UFB

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UFB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 166,994 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 166,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 153,253 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 153,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 114,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,769 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 87,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,665 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AJ12 UFB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ12 UFB registered?

AJ12 UFB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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