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FM12 GWA

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,258 mi
Last recorded58,258 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 55,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 55,274 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,110 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 48,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 39,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 18,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 GWA is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWA, 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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What year was FM12 GWA registered?

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

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