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KW12 KER

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,441 mi
Last recorded107,441 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 KER
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,441 miles

no smoke detected at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to wear bars

no smoke registered at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2023 93,859 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 93,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 85,056 miles

Front front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front headlamp mountain broken

Offside Rear 3 mm

Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,790 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reg plate delaminated unable to read correctly (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front headlamp mountain broken

Offside Rear 3 mm

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,317 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,290 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 57,956 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 57,941 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 51,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 21,772 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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KW12 KER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW12 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW12 KER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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