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CO02 ANJ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO02 ANJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 52,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,510 miles

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

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 17 Oct 2024 52,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 52,268 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

brake pad warning light is on but all pads are good

Fail 27 Oct 2021 51,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

brake pad warning light is on but all pads are good

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,748 miles

off side front brake pads worn close to 1.5 mm minimum thickness

off side rear tyre 78% worn

Fail 19 Oct 2019 48,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ** (5.3.2 (b))

off side front brake pads worn close to 1.5 mm minimum thickness

off side rear tyre 78% worn

Pass 13 Oct 2018 42,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 37,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,131 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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CO02 ANJ 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 68.8%.

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 CO02 ANJ, 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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What year was CO02 ANJ registered?

CO02 ANJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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