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AK12 TVW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,188 mi
Last recorded62,188 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,642 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,517 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,499 miles

Chips on windscreen

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,382 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Brakes slightly corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,967 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,401 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,382 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted . not allowing full inspection of some componants

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,397 miles

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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AK12 TVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 TVW, 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 AK12 TVW registered?

AK12 TVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is AK12 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 TVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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