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FR12 XAS

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 XAS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 151,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,621 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 150,621 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 147,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade end split but clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 140,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,823 miles

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 25 Jun 2022 132,773 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,566 miles

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

pad wear indicator light on has new pads

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,542 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,242 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,897 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 42,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,804 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FR12 XAS is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FR12 XAS is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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