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LV12 XFA

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,048 mi
Last recorded44,048 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 44,048 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 44,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175//65//16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 41,085 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2024 38,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,262 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 32,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 28,972 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 28,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 25,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 7,971 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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LV12 XFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV12 XFA registered?

LV12 XFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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