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SW12 KOA

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,274 mi
Last recorded54,274 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 KOA
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,425 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Sep 2023 42,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 41,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipes on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 34,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipes on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (offside close to brake wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside perished dot codes 1114 / 1012 (205/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (205/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing in tread (205/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread dot code 1012 (205/45r17run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,643 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,198 miles

Nearside edge of wiper blade out of shape/smears

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres /worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 14,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SW12 KOA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW12 KOA is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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