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VX12 AAU

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,232 mi
Last recorded97,232 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,232 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR wheels slightly misshapen (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under-trays fitted limiting inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear alloy wheel distorted/damaged on inner rim

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel distorted/damaged on inner rim

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,312 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,545 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 42,838 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 31 May 2017 37,926 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 31,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 21,303 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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VX12 AAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX12 AAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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