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CV12 HZF

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HZF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 118,206 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper spring/shock absorber mounts rubber bonding starting to separate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, showing 2mm tread, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2025 118,206 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper spring/shock absorber mounts rubber bonding starting to separate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner and outer edges, showing 2mm tread, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2024 111,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 111,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 100,981 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 100,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing just over 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 90,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 73,306 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 73,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 67,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 67,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2018 56,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,897 miles

all steering and supension components has light corrosion

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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CV12 HZF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 CV12 HZF, 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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What year was CV12 HZF registered?

CV12 HZF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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