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FN12 WWV

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,565 mi
Last recorded117,565 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WWV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 117,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 117,565 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 115,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,013 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,585 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 WWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc 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 WWV, 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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FN12 WWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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