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VK12 PDZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 PDZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 105,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,780 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers splitting

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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VK12 PDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 PDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK12 PDZ registered?

VK12 PDZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is VK12 PDZ safe to buy?

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