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CB02 ART

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,850 mi
Last recorded72,850 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 ART
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,850 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 69,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi pipe Deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 69,930 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Flexi pipe Deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,450 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,862 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,970 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,525 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,627 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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CB02 ART is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CB02 ART registered?

CB02 ART is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is CB02 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB02 ART shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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