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V55 BOO

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,447 mi
Last recorded55,447 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 BOO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 55,447 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 55,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,759 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,268 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 49,268 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 45,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,731 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 41,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 38,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,935 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,916 miles

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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V55 BOO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V55 BOO registered?

V55 BOO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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