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SC12 LOZ

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 LOZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,911 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 114,911 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,305 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 105,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 2.8 mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 96,520 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 88,162 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,757 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 87,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and off side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,677 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side and off side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 27,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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SC12 LOZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC12 LOZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SC12 LOZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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