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C3 POT

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 POT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 80,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 74,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 63,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 63,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,407 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,504 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 24,885 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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C3 POT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C3 POT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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