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SC12 KPN

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,064 mi
Last recorded91,064 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 KPN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,064 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At Lower Boost Pipe to Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 195/55/16 Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 81,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At Lower Boost Pipe to Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs N/S/R Heat Damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 195/55/16 Cracked and Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,230 miles

rear wiper not working and parked across window

some corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 69,365 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 66,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 66,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,842 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,059 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2017 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 45,547 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SC12 KPN is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SC12 KPN is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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