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KT12 UVB

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,588 mi
Last recorded86,588 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 UVB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,588 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

not able to test rear wheel bearings 100% due to brakes binding

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,985 miles

NSR fog lamp not working.

NSR reverse lamp not working.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at outer shoulders and slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,420 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,577 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Mar 2018 44,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 44,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KT12 UVB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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KT12 UVB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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