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FM12 KPV

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,107 mi
Last recorded70,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 KPV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 70,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 62,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,453 miles

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,892 miles

emissions to clean no reading

Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,283 miles

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,335 miles

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

emissions so clean wont pick up reading

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,908 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,309 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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FM12 KPV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 KPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FM12 KPV registered?

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

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