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LV12 KGN

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 KGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 70,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 67,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 54,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

screen chips

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacing ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,912 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LV12 KGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV12 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV12 KGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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