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SM12 GDY

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,081 mi
Last recorded51,081 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GDY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,231 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 47,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 41,091 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 41,091 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,210 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 39,210 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm@ centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 35,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm@ centre tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,236 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,805 miles

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 19,752 miles

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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SM12 GDY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM12 GDY registered?

SM12 GDY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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