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AX12 DNY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,234 mi
Last recorded111,234 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DNY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn along inner edge and worn down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 111,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed along inner edge, also slight lump on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn along inner edge and worn down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 93,378 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 93,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,207 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 70,528 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,329 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,386 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 31 May 2016 35,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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AX12 DNY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX12 DNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX12 DNY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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