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KW12 CYP

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 CYP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 103,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, has cuts and perishing. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, has multiple cuts. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thinner than nearside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,723 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 80,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lamp warning on but all functioning ok

Fail 31 Oct 2019 66,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lamp warning on but all functioning ok

Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,006 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 62,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has several l.e.d,s not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,382 miles

brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2016 501,903 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 50,190 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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KW12 CYP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW12 CYP, 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 KW12 CYP registered?

KW12 CYP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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