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G20 JKO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JKO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front strut top mounting slightly cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2025 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front strut top mounting slightly cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,426 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,317 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 65,102 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 60,947 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,818 miles

front tyres worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,681 miles

Both front wipers smearing, but still clearing screen effectively

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 27,816 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,646 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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G20 JKO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G20 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G20 JKO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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