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SL12 CFY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,565 mi
Last recorded194,565 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 CFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 194,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 181,395 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,024 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 163,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 120,709 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,751 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,632 miles

front number plate broken (not insecure or likely to be misread)

o/s/f side lamp condensated but not affecting operation

Fail 14 Nov 2016 66,007 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

front number plate broken (not insecure or likely to be misread)

o/s/f side lamp condensated but not affecting operation

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,925 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed headlamp level sensor wires (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported headlamp level sensor wires (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 35,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 CFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL12 CFY, 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 SL12 CFY registered?

SL12 CFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SL12 CFY safe to buy?

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