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WX12 KZU

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 KZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,695 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 50,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 40,359 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 40,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,222 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 37,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,324 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewall and tread

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,527 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 30,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,251 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 19,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 4,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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WX12 KZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX12 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WX12 KZU registered?

WX12 KZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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