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DL12 EYU

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 EYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 45,952 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,350 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,477 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 19,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 18,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 17,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 8,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,301 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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DL12 EYU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL12 EYU, 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 DL12 EYU registered?

DL12 EYU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DL12 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 EYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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