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MT12 ABU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,858 mi
Last recorded77,858 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 ABU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,749 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 73,116 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 73,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 64,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 60,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 60,844 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,158 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 53,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 47,339 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,363 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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MT12 ABU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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MT12 ABU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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