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K888 DSM

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 DSM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,912 miles

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

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

exhasut heat shield damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2026 70,912 miles

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

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

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

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

exhasut heat shield damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 62,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 62,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 56,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,959 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 52,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 34,909 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 34,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 R17 84V (BOTH) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 R17 84V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,496 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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K888 DSM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K888 DSM registered?

K888 DSM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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