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AK12 PYP

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,119 mi
Last recorded117,119 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 PYP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 117,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,955 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 101,944 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 99,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 89,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 places (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,757 miles

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 PYP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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AK12 PYP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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