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S13 DOT

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,503 mi
Last recorded77,503 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 DOT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 77,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and also damage on tread close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 77,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed through corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,105 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 71,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 68,123 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 68,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,706 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 45,615 miles

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

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

under covers fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,637 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,614 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Puncture repair bottle out of date

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Fail 17 Feb 2015 20,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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S13 DOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S13 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S13 DOT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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