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E1 WLK

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 WLK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 150,509 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 150,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing loose x3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 137,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 127,116 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 115,338 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 91,275 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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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E1 WLK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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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E1 WLK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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