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EK12 AFZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AFZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,066 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 68,066 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 64,853 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 64,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 64,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 49,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 11,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers starting to split

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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EK12 AFZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 AFZ registered?

EK12 AFZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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