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SJ12 VEW

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,692 mi
Last recorded54,692 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VEW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,692 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 54,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension frames corroded

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2023 50,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension frames corroded

undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,045 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2022 50,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,176 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,340 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,686 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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SJ12 VEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ12 VEW registered?

SJ12 VEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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