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WU60 CAL

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,215 mi
Last recorded20,215 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU60 CAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 20,215 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 9 Dec 2024 19,696 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 18,576 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 18,575 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 18,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 17,959 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 17,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 17,237 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 17,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear discs pitting

Pass 12 Dec 2019 14,695 miles

O/S REAR ANDO/S FROND DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

REAR SEAT BELTS/SEATS NOT TESTED- LOADED-

Pass 26 Nov 2018 13,198 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 11,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock covered in oil but not from shaft

Nearside Rear Tyre have a wire in in 205/45/17

Rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Service light on

Slight fluctuation across rear axle

Fail 23 Nov 2017 11,624 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock covered in oil but not from shaft

Nearside Rear Tyre have a wire in in 205/45/17

Rear seats and belts not tested due to obstructions

Service light on

Slight fluctuation across rear axle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 10,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 9,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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WU60 CAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU60 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU60 CAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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