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LB12 ETK

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,806 mi
Last recorded115,806 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ETK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 107,498 miles

water leak

Fail 14 Apr 2025 107,498 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

water leak

Pass 10 Apr 2024 94,029 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 94,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad wear wire broken

Front brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,407 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 60,270 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 38,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 22,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,982 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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LB12 ETK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was LB12 ETK registered?

LB12 ETK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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