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JC51 ALE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 ALE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 61,127 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 27 May 2025 58,301 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 29 May 2024 55,416 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 31 May 2023 52,715 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 30 May 2022 51,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 48,647 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,397 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,382 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 42,382 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 33,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone bush leaking internal grease not yet causing excessive play. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 33,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low front headlight aim too low. (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low front headlight aim too low. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone bush leaking internal grease not yet causing excessive play. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid level low causing insufficient washers. (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,536 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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JC51 ALE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JC51 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC51 ALE registered?

JC51 ALE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is JC51 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC51 ALE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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