MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Coolant Level Low
Coolant Level Low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 16dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
added 1L Of Oil Before Test
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
service light illuminated
Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire insecure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack between tread 175/65/15 dot 4618 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected and insecure
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted on inner edge (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 worn and pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected and insecure
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire insecure
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
coolant low
nearside front brake wear sensor not fitted correctly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front pad wear sensor adrift
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
both n/s tyres cut on sidewalls
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both n/s tyres cut on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?
Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.
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AR02 CAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR02 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AR02 CAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 November 2012.
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