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EY12 ZCX

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZCX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,481 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 96,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to rear subframe

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 91,935 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 91,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,791 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 68,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 40,650 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buck plastic cover missing but still operates to requirements

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,929 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle, plastic cover missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear seat belt buckle, plastic cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 16,676 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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EY12 ZCX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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EY12 ZCX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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