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AE03 AEO

2012 Mini Cooper

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 AEO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 93,200 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 77,817 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,635 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,976 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seats should be in upright position prior to test fail item

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,005 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,161 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,161 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AE03 AEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AE03 AEO registered?

AE03 AEO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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