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DA11 NTA

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,782 mi
Last recorded164,782 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 NTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 164,782 miles

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

Nearside front ABS sensor insecure,not likely to foul

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 158,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 158,908 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 152,718 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 152,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,639 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 126,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 118,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,164 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,623 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,035 miles

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

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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DA11 NTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White 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 DA11 NTA, 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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DA11 NTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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