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E12 FAY

2016 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mini Cooper S36,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 FAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,290 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 28 Feb 2025 94,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 88,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under body

Fail 20 Sep 2022 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under body

Pass 10 Dec 2021 43,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 27,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 25,381 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 Sep 2019 63,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 19,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,837 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 17 Sep 2016 42,047 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2015 34,695 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,184 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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E12 FAY is a 2016 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2016 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 36,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mini Cooper S is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E12 FAY registered?

E12 FAY is a 2016 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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