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LT12 VUB

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,308 mi
Last recorded8,308 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VUB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 8,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 8,141 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 8,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 7,950 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 7,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 7,652 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 7,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 7,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 7,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 7,534 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 7,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 7,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 7,067 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 7,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,514 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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LT12 VUB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LT12 VUB registered?

LT12 VUB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LT12 VUB safe to buy?

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