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FM12 KPL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,844 mi
Last recorded110,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 KPL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,063 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,334 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 56,334 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 41,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,874 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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FM12 KPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM12 KPL, 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 FM12 KPL registered?

FM12 KPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 KPL safe to buy?

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