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HJ12 HYW

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 7 Feb 2025 81,731 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,325 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 16 Mar 2023 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,909 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,184 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 18,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 12,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2016 12,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 7,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,108 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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HJ12 HYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 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 HJ12 HYW registered?

HJ12 HYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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