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NL12 WKM

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WKM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 78,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,645 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 72,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and inner edge (205 45 17) 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,061 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL12 WKM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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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NL12 WKM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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