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H6 MPE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,927 mi
Last recorded70,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 MPE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,381 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,528 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,850 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,540 miles

front number plate

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,565 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs BORDERLINE

Fail 3 Oct 2019 46,565 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs BORDERLINE

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,857 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,541 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,890 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 34,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,815 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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H6 MPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 H6 MPE, 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 H6 MPE registered?

H6 MPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is H6 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 MPE 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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