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LX12 WZO

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WZO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 104,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,802 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,802 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,054 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,054 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,379 miles

wishbone rear bushes are soft

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,179 miles

Nearside Front and offside front fog lights deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges [stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 80,179 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front fog lights deteriated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges [stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,342 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front fog lights reflectors perished

coolant level low at start of test

Fail 14 Sep 2020 59,342 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front and offside front fog lights reflectors perished

coolant level low at start of test

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 36,948 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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LX12 WZO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX12 WZO registered?

LX12 WZO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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