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MA12 JFU

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,885 mi
Last recorded50,885 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 50,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 50,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,933 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 45,933 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,347 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 31,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 25,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,333 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,333 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,991 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing screen

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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MA12 JFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA12 JFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA12 JFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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