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AP12 ARZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ARZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 155,328 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 155,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 141,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 126,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 126,783 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,404 miles

Front brake pads worn low -2mm- discs lipped

Nearside rear tyre wearing very lumpy

Various stone chips and damage to windscreen not adversely effecting drivers view

Fail 8 Oct 2021 119,404 miles

Front brake pads worn low -2mm- discs lipped

Nearside rear tyre wearing very lumpy

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Various stone chips and damage to windscreen not adversely effecting drivers view

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 105,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,091 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,372 miles

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

Front tyres bald edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AP12 ARZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP12 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP12 ARZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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