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S555 PBL

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,369 mi
Last recorded55,369 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 PBL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f tyre light on (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 53,635 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f tyre light on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 44,753 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 39,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 39,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S555 PBL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S555 PBL registered?

S555 PBL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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