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DY12 FOT

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 FOT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,858 miles

Central Front Bonnet front trim insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2026 105,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Bonnet front trim insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,866 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 96,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,378 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,748 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,403 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 65,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2015 35,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DY12 FOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY12 FOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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