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EY12 ZKO

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZKO
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,670 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from around front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also has a slight bind (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also has a slight bind (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 84,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,956 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 63,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 62,966 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,367 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 10,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 7,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,846 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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EY12 ZKO is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White 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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EY12 ZKO is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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