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PHZ 5790

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 5790
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 101,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,042 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp detached and insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2025 96,042 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp detached and insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp detached and insecure.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,332 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp detached and insecure.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,659 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,657 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,912 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,914 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,421 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,911 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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PHZ 5790 is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHZ 5790 registered?

PHZ 5790 is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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