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PE12 VFZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,672 mi
Last recorded78,672 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 78,672 miles

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

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

red brake warning light on dash illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2026 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

red brake warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2025 75,384 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,183 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 54,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor rubbing against wheel.

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,101 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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PE12 VFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE12 VFZ registered?

PE12 VFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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