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MW12 WYZ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,411 mi
Last recorded46,411 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 WYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer tread ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 40,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,171 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 36,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

top brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,389 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 27,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 21,063 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,935 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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MW12 WYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW12 WYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW12 WYZ registered?

MW12 WYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 29 August 2012.

Is MW12 WYZ safe to buy?

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