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FL03 SHA

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,273 mi
Last recorded59,273 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 SHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 59,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Aug 2022 57,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,602 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,602 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,523 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,421 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 28,691 miles

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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FL03 SHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL03 SHA, 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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FL03 SHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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