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HK12 GGF

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,062 mi
Last recorded89,062 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 GGF
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,767 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Jan 2025 75,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear lead not fitted in pad (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire worn

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,142 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,290 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 49,616 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,504 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 41,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,987 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,946 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,286 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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HK12 GGF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK12 GGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK12 GGF registered?

HK12 GGF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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