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DC12 HUJ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HUJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,038 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 89,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,539 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,550 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,040 miles

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

undertray fitted front to back

Fail 7 Sep 2022 74,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

undertray fitted front to back

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,414 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 66,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,818 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,691 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 54,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 37% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,929 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,975 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,572 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 24,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam when dip selected (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,041 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 16,039 miles

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

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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DC12 HUJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DC12 HUJ, 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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DC12 HUJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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