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TUI 8280

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,443 mi
Last recorded58,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 8280
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 58,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 51,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 51,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 48,363 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 35,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,931 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,931 miles

nsr tyre at 1.6mm

osf tyre getting low

rear brake discs light corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 25,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre at 1.6mm

osf tyre getting low

rear brake discs light corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,638 miles

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

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

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)

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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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TUI 8280 is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUI 8280 registered?

TUI 8280 is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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