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AV62 KAK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,489 mi
Last recorded122,489 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KAK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,489 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,481 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 120,358 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,211 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly split but still clears the screen

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly split but still clears the screen

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,225 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,921 miles

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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AV62 KAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV62 KAK, 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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AV62 KAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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