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GL12 KVD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,475 mi
Last recorded79,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 KVD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,475 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 70,741 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 70,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,125 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,451 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 22 Jun 2015 27,559 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GL12 KVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 KVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 KVD registered?

GL12 KVD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GL12 KVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 KVD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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