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DG12 TKE

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 TKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,479 miles

brake discs poor condition

charging fault message on dash

engine fault message on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,406 miles

Front discs lipped and pitted

Rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 82,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Strut top mount split (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,904 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,749 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 22,434 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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DG12 TKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 TKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 TKE registered?

DG12 TKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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