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ML12 VDZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread areas

Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 118,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 100,498 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,852 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,388 miles

under cover missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery cover missing

wiper blades starting to split still clearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,067 miles

Front windscreen washers not very powerful

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

under trays fit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,629 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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ML12 VDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 ML12 VDZ registered?

ML12 VDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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