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KW12 EYJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,870 mi
Last recorded67,870 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,870 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 67,870 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured level sensor (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 62,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,337 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,363 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn smooth - 225/45/18-RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,763 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged resulting in the bumper being very close to rear silencer

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 - shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 - on legal limit - measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 - shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,442 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KW12 EYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW12 EYJ registered?

KW12 EYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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