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CP03 DAD

2011 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Cooper D68,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 DAD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,631 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 118,608 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 116,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid slightly loose pivot broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front wipers smear slightly

rear bumper support corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2023 116,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

front wipers smear slightly

rear bumper support corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid slightly loose pivot broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,068 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 113,068 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,500 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 105,500 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,460 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,443 miles

no emissions printout produced due to clean emissions

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,023 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 49,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CP03 DAD is a 2011 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 68,200 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 CP03 DAD, 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 15 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CP03 DAD is a 2011 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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