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M12 EVW

2004 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,544 mi
Last recorded69,544 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mini Cooper70,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 EVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing/cracking

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount splitting but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 65,931 miles

Fuel cap seal perished / deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rubber Mounting splitting* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective *Deteriorated* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective *Deteriorated* (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer performance poor

Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,879 miles

Fuel cap seal perished / deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed / deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,091 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Lower Arm Rear Bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *Corroded* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing *Corroded* (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened "Splitting" (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing "Corroded" (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Corroded" (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing "Corroded" (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " Corroded " (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Brackets in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,103 miles

Both front tyres cracking on the outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both front tyres cracking on the outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,391 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,963 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,546 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 30 May 2008 31,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 31,165 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,952 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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M12 EVW is a 2004 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M12 EVW is a 2004 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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