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MM53 KER

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 KER
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm worn smooth inner edge 175/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 175/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,163 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,827 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,719 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (inner side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 77,719 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (inner side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,032 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 75,031 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 74,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,713 miles

Under trays / engine covers fitted covering components.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 53,708 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under trays / engine covers fitted covering components.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,762 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing signs of age cracking on side walls

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

N/S/F Tyre and both rear tyres have perished side walls.

N/S/R Tyre is wearing on the edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 11,825 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,736 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2015 11,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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MM53 KER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM53 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM53 KER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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