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EX12 XXE

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 XXE
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 81,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 77,831 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corossion

low brake pad warning light on?

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 70,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,382 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 38,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX12 XXE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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EX12 XXE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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