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K13 ACX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,996 mi
Last recorded107,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ACX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 107,996 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 107,906 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 100,274 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,908 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Exhaust flexy hose starting to deteriorate.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on both outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front strut top mountings are deteriorated and cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2018 73,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front strut top mountings are deteriorated and cracking

nearside front and offside rear tyre valves are perished

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,350 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both of the rear brake discs are corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both of the rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,717 miles

Both near and offside rear brake discs have light corrosion on outer faces.

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 8 Dec 2016 49,717 miles

Both near and offside rear brake discs have light corrosion on outer faces.

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,156 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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K13 ACX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K13 ACX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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