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AU12 JOJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,691 mi
Last recorded75,691 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JOJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large display/screen ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 70,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 28 Mar 2022 64,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,819 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,262 miles

Nearside Rear Sidelight is dull but working

Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sidelight is dull but working

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,656 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,951 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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AU12 JOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 JOJ registered?

AU12 JOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is AU12 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 JOJ 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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