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FN12 AJV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,705 miles

Central Upper stop light dim

Pass 6 Jun 2023 108,149 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 102,939 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working very dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front position light flickering

Fail 27 May 2022 102,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working very dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front position light flickering

Pass 11 Jun 2021 99,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside number plate lamp dim

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 90,984 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 87,670 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 87,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 83,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,366 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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FN12 AJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FN12 AJV, 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 FN12 AJV registered?

FN12 AJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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The MOT history for FN12 AJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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