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VN12 UPH

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UPH
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 96,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 96,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 95,350 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 95,349 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 94,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,954 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,545 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,429 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,989 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)

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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VN12 UPH is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 UPH registered?

VN12 UPH is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 UPH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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