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KW12 EVT

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EVT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,317 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,027 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 70,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,030 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,065 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,289 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,523 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,529 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 run flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but not likely to be missread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges on 3mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on 3mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on 5/6 mm aprox (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

engine oil leak from oil pump electro plug at rear of engine

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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KW12 EVT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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KW12 EVT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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