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HV12 VUR

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,595 mi
Last recorded60,595 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VUR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 60,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 47,960 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 30,830 miles

no smoke test results too clean

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,137 miles

no smoke test results too clean no rpm pick up

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 22,949 miles

no smoke results to clean

Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no emissions detected.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 20,951 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no emissions detected.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,966 miles

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

No emissions detected, too clean to register on machine,

Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,009 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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HV12 VUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV12 VUR, 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 HV12 VUR registered?

HV12 VUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is HV12 VUR safe to buy?

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