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AK12 KVO

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KVO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,422 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 101,403 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 101,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,571 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 97,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,325 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 91,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split [ 19" bosch S/Plus fitted ] (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split [ 18" bosch S/Plus fitted ] (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,521 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AK12 KVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 KVO registered?

AK12 KVO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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