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AK12 VXD

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VXD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 124,794 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 116,046 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 108,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 108,020 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 99,716 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 99,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 90,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 81,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 75,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 75,061 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,202 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,005 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 44,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

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 VXD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

AK12 VXD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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