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GL12 WVK

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WVK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint loose

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,560 miles

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

Oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2024 85,617 miles

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

centre exhaust loose but wont become detached

Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,488 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 81,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake light illuminated

Run flat light on dashboard

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,053 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVICE [ TYRE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 19,309 miles

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

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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GL12 WVK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was GL12 WVK registered?

GL12 WVK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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