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KP12 CGY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,087 mi
Last recorded111,087 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 CGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 111,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 97,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,452 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x17. bulge on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 71,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,843 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel buckled slightly

under tryas fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,274 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 37,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,837 miles

horn high tone not sounding,low tone ok

n/s/f and n/s/r have slightly distorted inner bead rims

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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KP12 CGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP12 CGY, 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 KP12 CGY registered?

KP12 CGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KP12 CGY safe to buy?

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