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SB12 UTZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 119,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

pad light on due to broken osr wire

Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,512 miles

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

number plates very borderline but readable

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,149 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,806 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 75,476 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,369 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 31,714 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Fail 15 Dec 2016 31,714 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear lamp broken

Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,351 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 26,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

smoke test too clean to read.

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 UTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc 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 SB12 UTZ, 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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SB12 UTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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