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FH12 FHA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 84,724 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,989 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 79,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,969 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,690 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 50,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have perishing tread 175/65/15

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,859 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE STARTING TO PERISH

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,913 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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FH12 FHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH12 FHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH12 FHA registered?

FH12 FHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FH12 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 FHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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