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LO12 HWA

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,395 mi
Last recorded54,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 HWA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 54,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 51,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 42,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,263 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,825 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 25,630 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,015 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LO12 HWA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LO12 HWA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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