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KN12 UZP

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,589 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 68,587 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 64,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 64,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall damage, no ply or chords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall damage, no ply or chords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,683 miles

Exhaust front flexy pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 37,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc damaged by heat from previously seized calliper (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front OSF brake pads heat damaged from previously seized calliper

Pass 15 Nov 2018 25,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,525 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 15,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,074 miles

both wiper blade rubbers slightly split

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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KN12 UZP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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KN12 UZP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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