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SA12 GFY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,077 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

some corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 18 Aug 2025 97,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2025 97,015 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,547 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,363 miles

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

both rear wheels slightly tight to rotate

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,088 miles

both rear wheels slightly tight to rotate

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,022 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,295 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SA12 GFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA12 GFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA12 GFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 April 2012.

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