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X30 DRK

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 DRK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 87,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,102 miles

Rear vehicle had rear impact, tail gate dented but still functioning and bumper cracked.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light not working.

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 60,281 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 60,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,854 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,091 miles

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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X30 DRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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X30 DRK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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