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LX12 XCW

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,527 mi
Last recorded121,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XCW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear lead broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 113,984 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE NOT CONNECTED

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

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,781 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT DAMAGED AND NOT SECURE

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.6MM

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 96,716 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.6MM

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 70,271 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2018 55,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 55,542 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 11,009 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 XCW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCW registered?

LX12 XCW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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