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FW12 TCY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,481 mi
Last recorded111,481 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TCY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,481 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,732 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 13 Mar 2021 72,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear bubbling under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,331 miles

metal in n/s rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2016 32,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

metal in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,629 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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FW12 TCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FW12 TCY, 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 FW12 TCY registered?

FW12 TCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FW12 TCY safe to buy?

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