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MA12 WSX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 WSX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,865 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 55,831 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,326 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel repaired

bulb warning lamp on. led position lamps fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,651 miles

Both front strut top mounts split

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel has been repaired (welded)

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

Warning messages displayed for both front side lights

Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,507 miles

Bulb warning on

Front Wiper blades split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,066 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,251 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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MA12 WSX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA12 WSX registered?

MA12 WSX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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