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K55 RWC

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RWC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 64,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 64,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,420 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,897 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Fail 2 Mar 2021 47,894 miles

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

oil leak.n/s/f/jacking point missing.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 44,100 miles

Registration plate insecure both (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 40,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,780 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 35,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,470 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 24,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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K55 RWC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K55 RWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K55 RWC registered?

K55 RWC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is K55 RWC safe to buy?

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