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EA12 LXS

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,596 mi
Last recorded63,596 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LXS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,588 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level stop lamp dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant Level Low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,920 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 47,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front + Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,318 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

high level stop light not working

Fail 2 Aug 2019 40,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,047 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,299 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 24,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EA12 LXS is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA12 LXS registered?

EA12 LXS is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is EA12 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 LXS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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