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EJ12 TUU

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TUU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,928 miles

Nearside Washers not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 61,928 miles

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

Nearside Washers not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,062 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,062 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,065 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2018 38,552 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 38,463 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 6,723 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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EJ12 TUU is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ12 TUU registered?

EJ12 TUU is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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