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K70 EAL

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,900 mi
Last recorded59,900 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 EAL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 57,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,544 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 51,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,473 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,210 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K70 EAL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K70 EAL registered?

K70 EAL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is K70 EAL safe to buy?

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