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KV08 PAR

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,076 mi
Last recorded92,076 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 PAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 89,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large suction cradle removed from within drivers view to front ()

Pass 20 May 2024 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 82,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,755 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 75,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective perished starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 84h mich (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,635 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,327 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,022 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,451 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,431 miles

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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KV08 PAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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KV08 PAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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