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L11 VPY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,605 mi
Last recorded43,605 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 VPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 43,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 175/65R15 ()

Fail 12 May 2025 41,142 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 175/65R15 ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 50,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section front joint very slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened solid beam axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 May 2024 37,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 46,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Oct 2023 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 May 2023 32,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint very slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer joint clamp missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 May 2022 30,231 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 22 Sep 2021 36,199 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Oct 2020 32,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Oct 2020 27,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,140 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp deteriorated but system still secure

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2019 24,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,029 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 May 2018 23,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,192 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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L11 VPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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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L11 VPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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