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ME12 UNA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME12 UNA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 84,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 83,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,602 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 80,602 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,239 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 79,239 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 64,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 58,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2015 20,470 miles

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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ME12 UNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black 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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ME12 UNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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