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KJ53 KAZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,801 mi
Last recorded43,801 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 KAZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2025 43,752 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 41,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,947 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 37,259 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 32,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 28,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 24,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 16,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,018 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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KJ53 KAZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KJ53 KAZ registered?

KJ53 KAZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is KJ53 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ53 KAZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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