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HV12 WME

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 WME
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,386 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 97,006 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 97,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,464 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 62,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,596 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,172 miles

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

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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HV12 WME is a 2012 Mini Cooper 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 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 HV12 WME registered?

HV12 WME is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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