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CP12 ECJ

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ECJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,656 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

manufacturers under guards fitted to engine and sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2025 64,961 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 64,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,235 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 57,393 miles

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount on subframe, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 57,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers sill covers and underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount on subframe, near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 49,350 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,340 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 37,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,777 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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CP12 ECJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP12 ECJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP12 ECJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 June 2012.

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