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KM12 VCG

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VCG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 73,303 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,157 miles

Central Rear Not working

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 69,157 miles

Central Rear Not working

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 64,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has light lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 64,946 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has light lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Self level broken

Pass 20 May 2022 60,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,915 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 51,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,085 miles

clutch squeeks when clutch pedal pressed

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,451 miles

Offside Front crack in lower part of windscreen but serviceable

Pass 17 May 2016 29,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 18,902 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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KM12 VCG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KM12 VCG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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