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SA62 OYB

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 OYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 52,925 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 52,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low OSF Headlight Aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both Rear Brake Discs lipped/worn

Front Number Plate Cracked

Offside Front Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm , worn inner edge.2054517 XL

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,032 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 35,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 26,891 miles

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,284 miles

diesel smoke reading 0.00

Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,757 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 14,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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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SA62 OYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA62 OYB, 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 SA62 OYB registered?

SA62 OYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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