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AR02 CAT

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,765 mi
Last recorded69,765 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 CAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,621 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,237 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,920 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,200 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,541 miles

both n/s tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,844 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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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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What year was AR02 CAT registered?

AR02 CAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for AR02 CAT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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