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LC12 VUB

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,951 mi
Last recorded66,951 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VUB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,951 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 43,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,111 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 28,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 15,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 9,924 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,576 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LC12 VUB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC12 VUB registered?

LC12 VUB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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