CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV12 HJE

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HJE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 98,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 92,645 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 92,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2023 88,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,322 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 83,322 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 77,692 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

Pass 27 May 2020 74,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear - inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,283 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 66,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 57,221 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 47,897 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 38,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,326 miles

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
Full Mini Cooper S reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV12 HJE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV12 HJE?

You can check the full history of FV12 HJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV12 HJE registered?

FV12 HJE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FV12 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 HJE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 HJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV12 HJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.