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MJ12 ZFZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,527 mi
Last recorded62,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ZFZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,527 miles

Protecting Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,861 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 59,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,845 miles

Coolant leak coolant dripping off gearbox-no coolant in expansion tank

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,470 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Upper brake light not working

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,581 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 40,581 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,132 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 21,239 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 21,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,188 miles

small cuts to nearside front tyre

undershields fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cuts to nearside front tyre

undershields fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 10,171 miles

sill covers fitted and sheilds fitted

small cut in near side front tyre side wall

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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MJ12 ZFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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MJ12 ZFZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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