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S550 NYA

2012 Mini Roadster

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,301 mi
Last recorded126,301 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Roadster45,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 NYA
MakeMini
ModelRoadster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,301 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertray secured during test

Pass 14 Aug 2024 119,630 miles

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

both front tyres 225/45 17 and both rear 205/45 17

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,597 miles

Nearside Front Water Below Minimum Limit

Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,615 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 104,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,979 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Fail 12 Aug 2021 96,973 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,838 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced on effort

offside front inner brake pad low

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,554 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,030 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Roadster?

Based on 30,054 MOT tests across 2,862 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
3,814
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,862
On UK Roads
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S550 NYA is a 2012 Mini Roadster in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 45,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was S550 NYA registered?

S550 NYA is a 2012 Mini Roadster, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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