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HH02 HOT

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,568 mi
Last recorded56,568 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH02 HOT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 56,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 54,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 49,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,397 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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HH02 HOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HH02 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HH02 HOT registered?

HH02 HOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HH02 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HH02 HOT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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