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GU12 TYK

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,752 mi
Last recorded54,752 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 54,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 54,488 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 54,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 53,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 52,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,191 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 50,191 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,005 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 48,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,841 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,203 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,561 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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GU12 TYK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White 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 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 GU12 TYK, 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 GU12 TYK registered?

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

Is GU12 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 TYK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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