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FD12 FFW

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,130 mi
Last recorded120,130 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FFW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 120,127 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 116,884 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 116,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 112,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,962 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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FD12 FFW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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FD12 FFW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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