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SA12 TWY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,155 mi
Last recorded147,155 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 TWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 147,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 147,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 11 Oct 2024 142,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 138,814 miles

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

Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 138,814 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,179 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 134,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,794 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aimed low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 129,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,516 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 102,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 102,763 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 82,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 73,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2015 63,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 TWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TWY, 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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What year was SA12 TWY registered?

SA12 TWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SA12 TWY safe to buy?

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