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S26 LAK

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 LAK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 58,321 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 55,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,647 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,788 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 39,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyres wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 27,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 20,882 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 20,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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S26 LAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S26 LAK registered?

S26 LAK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is S26 LAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 LAK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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