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DE04 DAD

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DAD
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,724 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 79,723 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,883 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2022 68,883 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,504 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,219 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 54,203 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,575 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,953 miles

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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DE04 DAD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE04 DAD, 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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What year was DE04 DAD registered?

DE04 DAD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE04 DAD safe to buy?

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