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LC12 GKX

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 84,283 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

engine oil low,coolant low

Fail 9 Oct 2025 84,282 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

engine oil low,coolant low

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 67,323 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,705 miles

oil leak developing rear of engine

Fail 31 Oct 2022 60,705 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high leval (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak developing rear of engine

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 33,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 33,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 26,438 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 21,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,177 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

wipers smearing

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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LC12 GKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC12 GKX registered?

LC12 GKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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