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RE12 GZU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,077 mi
Last recorded109,077 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GZU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,077 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 109,077 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,012 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 90,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 72,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 69,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,428 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 54,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,605 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,475 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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RE12 GZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 GZU, 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 RE12 GZU registered?

RE12 GZU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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