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LF12 ZCU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,334 mi
Last recorded83,334 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 ZCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,334 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,577 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb holder faulty (top half) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,915 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 57,915 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes worn

Pass 13 May 2019 49,879 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 42,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 35,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,133 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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LF12 ZCU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was LF12 ZCU registered?

LF12 ZCU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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