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AO05 NET

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,262 mi
Last recorded25,262 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NET
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 25,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 12,708 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,156 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 84,084 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 9,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 63,107 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,486 miles

Temp sealable filler cap

Fail 24 Feb 2020 56,486 miles

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

Temp sealable filler cap

Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,512 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 50,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,885 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 44,885 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (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))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,855 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 38,855 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 32,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,897 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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AO05 NET is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 NET registered?

AO05 NET is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AO05 NET safe to buy?

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