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SO12 WVT

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WVT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE STEPPING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured SLIGHTLY SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSHES HAVE SPLIGHT MOVEMENT. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,739 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 78,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 78,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose ( marked in yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,152 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,152 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,982 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,837 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 26,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke emissions too low to read

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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SO12 WVT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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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What year was SO12 WVT registered?

SO12 WVT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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