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KS12 NSN

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,945 mi
Last recorded92,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 NSN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside 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 15 Jul 2023 84,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 77,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 64,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 39,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both dipped aim (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 24,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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KS12 NSN is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS12 NSN registered?

KS12 NSN is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is KS12 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 NSN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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