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LA12 WKL

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,204 mi
Last recorded138,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WKL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 138,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, 3mm to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3mm, out of shape, 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded and scored, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, on 4mm, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 102,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 96,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,330 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 95,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,752 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,946 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,615 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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LA12 WKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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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LA12 WKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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