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SM12 ZKE

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,675 miles

Nearside Number plate lamp lens missing.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes. General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 86,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes. General corrosion of underside of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,447 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS lamp on.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 82,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,867 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe out to flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,012 miles

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,814 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 66,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,819 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 37,999 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/splitting on sidewall 175/65/15

Fail 17 Sep 2016 33,998 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres cracked/splitting on sidewall 175/65/15

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 26,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML on

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,783 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

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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SM12 ZKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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SM12 ZKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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