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DCZ 996

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 996
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 62,743 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 62,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,247 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 54,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 37,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 35,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,996 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside and inside edge

Rear both rear tyres worn on outside and inside edge

Rear seat belts not checked obstruction /seats folded down

engine coolant low

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 29,368 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

service light on, 06/2017

Pass 26 Nov 2016 26,566 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 17,016 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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DCZ 996 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DCZ 996 registered?

DCZ 996 is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is DCZ 996 safe to buy?

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