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CA12 FFM

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FFM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,109 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 69,109 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet secondary latch very stiff and difficult to open

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,537 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 60,975 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 37,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,199 miles

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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CA12 FFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA12 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 FFM registered?

CA12 FFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CA12 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 FFM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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