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FM12 FPJ

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,390 mi
Last recorded123,390 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 FPJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,390 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 123,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides laddering on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 119,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on @3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 119,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on @3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,393 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,799 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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FM12 FPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition 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 Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 FPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM12 FPJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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