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MA12 XXM

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XXM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,181 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,663 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,962 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 79,088 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,436 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre has worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,924 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 59,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3mm 205\45\17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and inner edge of tread is stepping (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 53,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on 3mm 205\45\17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and inner edge of tread is stepping (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,848 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 37,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA12 XXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 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 MA12 XXM registered?

MA12 XXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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