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DE61 KJU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,965 mi
Last recorded80,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 KJU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 80,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 79,492 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 62,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,093 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 43,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,562 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade is split on one end

Offside Front Wiper blade is split on one end

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,525 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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DE61 KJU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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DE61 KJU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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