2012 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · CB61 ART
2012 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 58,940 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB61 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 58,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB61 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Cooper (CB61 ART) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
CB61 ART Mileage History
- 12/12/202251,183 mi
- 22/11/202353,255 mi+2,072 mi
- 23/11/202353,255 mi
- 23/01/202556,772 mi+3,517 mi
- 19/01/202658,940 mi+2,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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