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FH61 ATZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 ATZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 85,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 85,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 77,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 77,970 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 71,173 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 71,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 65,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 65,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 54,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,689 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 44,689 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 40,777 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 33,886 miles

Offside Lower windscreen damaged

oil level low

Pass 25 May 2017 29,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,860 miles

sill covers fitted on both sides

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FH61 ATZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH61 ATZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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