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SNZ 3266

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,439 mi
Last recorded114,439 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 3266
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer and inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2025 108,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep crack in tread / out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer and inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 101,278 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 8 May 2024 101,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 18 May 2023 96,074 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 96,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SNZ 3266 is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNZ 3266 registered?

SNZ 3266 is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SNZ 3266 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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