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V24 LSE

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV24 LSE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 90,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded slightly on inner face (behind wheel) both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,566 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 32,121 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,153 miles

Front wiper blades split but clearing

Offside Front tyre puncture

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,055 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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V24 LSE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V24 LSE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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