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FD12 VTO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position light dim

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn bald + has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 40,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 35,236 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 35,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 29,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,158 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FD12 VTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD12 VTO registered?

FD12 VTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is FD12 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 VTO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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