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RO12 AXA

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 AXA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 108,246 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 108,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 99,086 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 99,083 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,742 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 91,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears, require attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 82,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 69,568 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,254 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 57,254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,290 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 51,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 27,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,536 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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RO12 AXA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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RO12 AXA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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