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SL12 UPT

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UPT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,488 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,951 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front shock absober damp

Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front shock absober damp

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 58,250 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,441 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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SL12 UPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 UPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL12 UPT registered?

SL12 UPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 UPT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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