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M26 ABX

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 ABX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 61,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 48,860 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,304 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 41,496 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 32,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 28,990 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 28,990 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 25,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,990 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,766 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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M26 ABX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M26 ABX registered?

M26 ABX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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