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FD12 VTP

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VTP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 99,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 95,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,068 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 25,868 miles

front inner brake pads worn low (brake check needed)

front tyres perished (replacement recommended)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VTP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD12 VTP registered?

FD12 VTP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FD12 VTP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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