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DS12 WPY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,603 mi
Last recorded46,603 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 WPY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,603 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

front top suspension mountings starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2025 46,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear top brake light not working

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

front brake application slightly uneven

front top suspension mountings starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 44,510 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2023 40,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 May 2022 37,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear tyre going out of shape to inner edge

Pass 13 May 2021 32,232 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 to 4,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 May 2020 28,636 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 28,636 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,908 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 14,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,169 miles

n/s/r/ tyre has a cut in tread but no cords visible.

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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DS12 WPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS12 WPY, 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 DS12 WPY registered?

DS12 WPY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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