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SM12 NVU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 49,156 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewall is wearing on tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 44,429 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 40,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,703 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Additional centre brake light obviously dim but working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,677 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 19,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,962 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,489 miles

Oil leak

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

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 NVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM12 NVU registered?

SM12 NVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is SM12 NVU safe to buy?

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