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CA12 HVU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 74,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,593 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,277 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 62,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,004 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Jan 2021 53,004 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,729 miles

Front pads worn thin and inner discs corroded

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 23 Jul 2019 46,729 miles

Front pads worn thin and inner discs corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,144 miles

Front pads and discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,111 miles

Front pads worn thin

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,296 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,628 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 25,628 miles

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

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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CA12 HVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was CA12 HVU registered?

CA12 HVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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