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MT12 PXX

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 PXX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 122,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 116,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 116,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 106,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 99,849 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 96,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,211 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm close to limit

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2019 86,211 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm close to limit

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,468 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,672 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,049 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,980 miles

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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MT12 PXX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT12 PXX, 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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MT12 PXX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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