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SB12 UTA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 80,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,744 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,814 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 73,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,906 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,350 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,352 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2015 26,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 26,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SB12 UTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB12 UTA, 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 SB12 UTA registered?

SB12 UTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SB12 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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