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NV12 SZL

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 SZL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 100,065 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 95,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,161 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 90,161 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 84,451 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 80,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,056 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2019 71,056 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Dec 2018 59,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,932 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,394 miles

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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NV12 SZL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NV12 SZL registered?

NV12 SZL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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