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VK12 WNV

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,014 mi
Last recorded74,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 WNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,942 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 69,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake pad sensor wiring rubbing on brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 60,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

condensation in both frt indicators

Fail 10 Jul 2023 60,823 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front condensation in fog light / side light lamp

condensation in both frt indicators

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,240 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,304 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wiper blade split

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Apr 2016 27,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,682 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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VK12 WNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 WNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK12 WNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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