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GU12 TYC

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,761 mi
Last recorded102,761 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,761 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light intermittently working

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,732 miles

Front both front top rubber mount slightly split

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

wet test

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,107 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 74,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 56,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner and has deep cuts advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner and has deep cuts advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper loose at bottom and coming adrift

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner and has deep cuts advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner and has deep cuts advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bumper loose at bottom and coming adrift

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,335 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts in tread area of Tyre no cords visible

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,972 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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GU12 TYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU12 TYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU12 TYC registered?

GU12 TYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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