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WV12 VHC

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

82,197 mi
Last recorded82,197 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VHC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 73,303 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,202 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,008 miles

Advise slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,043 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 61,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,831 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,337 miles

Front small stone chips across windscreen

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,327 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper rubber end split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 29,327 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper rubber end split/missing

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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WV12 VHC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,600cc 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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What year was WV12 VHC registered?

WV12 VHC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WV12 VHC safe to buy?

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