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EK12 ZWZ

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,462 mi
Last recorded63,462 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 63,462 miles

Nearside washer jet is weak.

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,366 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,380 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,380 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 59,925 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,764 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 51,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,747 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,075 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,483 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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EK12 ZWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 ZWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK12 ZWZ registered?

EK12 ZWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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