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GU12 DDX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,006 mi
Last recorded73,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 DDX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,006 miles

Exhaust noisy Modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 73,006 miles

Exhaust noisy Modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,742 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,314 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,226 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2020 62,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,385 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 18,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 18,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,968 miles

Wipers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GU12 DDX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was GU12 DDX registered?

GU12 DDX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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