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SP12 VXA

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VXA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,414 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 71,903 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 71,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,988 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 65,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,207 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 39,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,764 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,160 miles

Both front wiper blades torn at edges but still clearing the windscreen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 18,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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SP12 VXA 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 76.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP12 VXA registered?

SP12 VXA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is SP12 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 VXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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