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H3 VKL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VKL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 95,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,054 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (08/2016)

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,957 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has Expired (08/2016)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,426 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test flower garland from interior mirror ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions passed to low to detect for print

vehicle has a dash cam attached to the interior mirror which automatically turns on when car is started showing forward facing view obscuring the view to the rear but other 2 mirrors present so requirements met

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,586 miles

deep cuts in o/s/r/ tyre inner wall

Fail 6 Nov 2017 35,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

deep cuts in o/s/r/ tyre inner wall

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,431 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,842 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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H3 VKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 VKL, 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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H3 VKL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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