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DG12 XAF

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,691 mi
Last recorded83,691 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XAF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 83,691 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 83,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 76,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil level low.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 25 May 2024 69,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 69,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 66,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside child seat in front seat interfearing with side mirror

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,093 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 24,424 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 24,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 22,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,290 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks between the inner tread blocks

Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,940 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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DG12 XAF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG12 XAF registered?

DG12 XAF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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