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WM12 KPP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,665 mi
Last recorded88,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 KPP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,840 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 84,836 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,255 miles

both front lower arm bush worn

front pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,359 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,968 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,610 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake pad wear sensor wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 29,312 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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WM12 KPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM12 KPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WM12 KPP registered?

WM12 KPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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