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SL04 BLU

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 BLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,963 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,562 miles

front exhaust flexi starting to blow

screen chipped

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

screen chipped

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 17 Dec 2018 49,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

screen chipped

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,059 miles

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,688 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

screen damage

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,828 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 30,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SL04 BLU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL04 BLU registered?

SL04 BLU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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