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PT51 DEB

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT51 DEB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 135,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 131,208 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 122,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,143 miles

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

central brake light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a thorn in the inner sidewall

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a thorn in the inner sidewall

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 84,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,768 miles

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,768 miles

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

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,026 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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PT51 DEB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PT51 DEB is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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