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PN12 UVV

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 UVV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,731 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 72,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,942 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,136 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,220 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,063 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2021 47,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge, tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in lower section of zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,951 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,030 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,140 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 John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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PN12 UVV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN12 UVV registered?

PN12 UVV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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