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PJ12 VCK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VCK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 128,059 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,154 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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PJ12 VCK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ12 VCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ12 VCK registered?

PJ12 VCK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ12 VCK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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