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YR12 KVS

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,434 mi
Last recorded124,434 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 124,434 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 124,430 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 124,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm perishing outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 114,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,523 miles

Offside Rear brake sensor wire disconnected

Pass 12 May 2016 55,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 55,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 36,379 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YR12 KVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR12 KVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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