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NJ12 UJO

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 UJO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 68,140 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight smear to wipers

Fail 30 Aug 2024 59,565 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight smear to wipers

tpms lamp on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing thin on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 52,467 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner & outer edge .& cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre 3mm & cracking outer wall & in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner & outer edge . & cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 15 Aug 2022 47,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 9 Aug 2021 43,654 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 43,654 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,052 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,354 miles

rear tyres slight perishing in tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,391 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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NJ12 UJO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 UJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ12 UJO registered?

NJ12 UJO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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