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VE12 PZY

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,918 mi
Last recorded106,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 PZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,918 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 106,918 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,283 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 62,833 miles

under trays fitted .

Pass 9 May 2018 54,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,961 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 43,961 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 43,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,505 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,813 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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VE12 PZY 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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VE12 PZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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