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2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,788 mi
Last recorded130,788 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 SEO
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 130,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 130,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 129,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 34,727 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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KN12 SEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 SEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN12 SEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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