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SO12 FNU

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,821 mi
Last recorded135,821 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD LEVEL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 124,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 118,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat's x 2 fitted in rear ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 118,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat's x 2 fitted in rear ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 May 2019 97,294 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (175-65-15) (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SO12 FNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 FNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO12 FNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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