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WJ12 CAX

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,541 mi
Last recorded55,541 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 CAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 52,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,940 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 43,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,592 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split on the end

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,919 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,219 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ12 CAX is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ12 CAX, 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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What year was WJ12 CAX registered?

WJ12 CAX is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 CAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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