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FH12 FHK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 88,271 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 88,271 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,761 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 76,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,689 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,017 miles

screen wash poor just getting screen

Fail 23 Jun 2023 76,017 miles

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

screen wash poor just getting screen

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,817 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bulb warning light on dash

factory covers fitted

small chip n/s front screen

Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,837 miles

factory fitted covers

Fail 29 Jun 2020 62,837 miles

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

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

factory fitted covers

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,353 miles

bulb warning light on, lights work

engine bay and under covers fitted

small chip n/s front screen

Fail 7 Jun 2019 60,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bulb warning light on, lights work

engine bay and under covers fitted

inner face o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

o/s/r brake shows fluctuation in rollers

small chip n/s front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc inner face dirty and nearside rear inner pad very low

both rear tyres rubber cracking

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,610 miles

both rear tyres rubber cracking

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2.5mm ish discs worn / lip (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on edges but has raised edges? (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres rubber cracking on outer edges of tread

both rear tyres rubber cracking outer edge of tread

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres low on edges may have raised edges?

offside wiper blade worn in centre on limit

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 FHK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

FH12 FHK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FH12 FHK safe to buy?

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