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K33 GNS

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,729 mi
Last recorded87,729 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 GNS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,467 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 78,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,710 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,858 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2017 48,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K33 GNS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was K33 GNS registered?

K33 GNS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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