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AF12 XDE

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XDE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 142,332 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2026 142,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2025 133,756 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,093 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 125,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,439 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 112,582 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Piece of metal in cut of tyre, deep. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 84,247 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure Headlight unit (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,757 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 51,399 miles

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

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

crack in screen out side driver view

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,399 miles

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

crack in screen out side driver view

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AF12 XDE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 XDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF12 XDE registered?

AF12 XDE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 XDE safe to buy?

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