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FB10 GAV

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,497 mi
Last recorded131,497 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB10 GAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 131,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,947 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Front tops split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 120,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 120,834 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative pipe leaking N/S (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,758 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 117,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,543 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 111,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,758 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,068 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,075 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 96,074 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,956 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split

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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FB10 GAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FB10 GAV, 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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FB10 GAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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