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CW56 JAW

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,845 mi
Last recorded96,845 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW56 JAW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,845 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 92,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 86,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 81,351 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,771 miles

underntrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,820 miles

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

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

both rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion outer surfaces

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,598 miles

various bodywork damage

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 48,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of screen under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 36,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CW56 JAW 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW56 JAW registered?

CW56 JAW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CW56 JAW safe to buy?

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