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KN12 UZS

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UZS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 72,238 miles

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

exhaust joiner corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,883 miles

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

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

both daylight running lights not working.

corrosion on both front brake back plates.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 69,883 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes binding on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both daylight running lights not working.

corrosion on both front brake back plates.

damage to nearside rear brake pad

Pass 12 May 2025 69,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,482 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 65,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,908 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 25,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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KN12 UZS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 UZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN12 UZS registered?

KN12 UZS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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