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DF12 EKL

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,025 mi
Last recorded83,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EKL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 79,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre is 9 years old

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,554 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 61,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 51,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,391 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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)

Fail 23 May 2016 43,391 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

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 23 May 2015 37,036 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DF12 EKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF12 EKL registered?

DF12 EKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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