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S99 SSL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,691 mi
Last recorded95,691 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 SSL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 95,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 95,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,748 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,138 miles

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

under covers fitted can test all items

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 82,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,984 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,809 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 May 2017 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,379 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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S99 SSL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey 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 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 S99 SSL, 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 S99 SSL registered?

S99 SSL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is S99 SSL safe to buy?

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