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KV12 EKU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,229 mi
Last recorded53,229 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 53,229 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 46,489 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 46,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 40,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 31,297 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 27,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 25,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 22,251 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 19,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 15,366 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 11,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 7,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,309 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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KV12 EKU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV12 EKU registered?

KV12 EKU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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