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CK12 ZFA

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 ZFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 92,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 92,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 92,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 89,174 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 82,384 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 82,384 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,510 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,337 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,337 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,075 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 31,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,435 miles

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

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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CK12 ZFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CK12 ZFA, 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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CK12 ZFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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