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CA12 CGZ

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,278 mi
Last recorded99,278 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,278 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 94,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM INNER FRONT BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,762 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 88,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM, INNER FRONT BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Water pump leaking, off side front

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Water pump leaking, off side front

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,026 miles

Both front tyres have worn low on the outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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CA12 CGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA12 CGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA12 CGZ registered?

CA12 CGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is CA12 CGZ safe to buy?

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