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DF12 LOA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,896 mi
Last recorded85,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 LOA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 85,896 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/S/F Drive Shaft Oil Leal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 85,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/S/F Drive Shaft Oil Leal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,965 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 57,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on inner edge and deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,259 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,576 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,411 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,197 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 25,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,094 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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DF12 LOA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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DF12 LOA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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