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DA12 DFK

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DFK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 129,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 125,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 125,812 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,629 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,032 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,152 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,529 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,674 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,073 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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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DA12 DFK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA12 DFK, 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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DA12 DFK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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