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HM53 RUD

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM53 RUD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 41,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test miniature boxing gloves ()

Oil leak, but not excessive lower area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 40,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,425 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 39,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensated (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 36,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,487 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,860 miles

Oil leak Engine solenoid and sump ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,806 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HM53 RUD 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HM53 RUD registered?

HM53 RUD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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