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LD62 KNP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,724 mi
Last recorded17,724 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 KNP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 17,724 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 17,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 16,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 16,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 15,265 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Contaminated with water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Contaminated with water (4.6.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer & Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 15,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Contaminated with water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Contaminated with water (4.6.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer & Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 13,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light contaminated with water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reversing lamp lens contaminated with water but has no effect on emitted light

Fail 26 Oct 2021 13,842 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light contaminated with water (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reversing lamp lens contaminated with water but has no effect on emitted light

Pass 3 Oct 2020 12,606 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,537 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively engine polyvee belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 11,533 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced light output very low, some light sources not working, those that do flicker (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside. pump running & reservoir is full of fluid. NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large bolt in tyre very close to inner shoulder ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 11,185 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level brake light (1.2.1d)

washers are poor but providing enough for mot

Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,484 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 10,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

coolant level close to minimum mark

Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut in the tread

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LD62 KNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD62 KNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD62 KNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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