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H18 FCC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 FCC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 65,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 60,886 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2023 56,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 56,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 52,564 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 52,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,665 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 47,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,693 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,116 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,674 miles

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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H18 FCC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H18 FCC, 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.

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What year was H18 FCC registered?

H18 FCC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for H18 FCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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