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SO12 WAU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 91,799 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,521 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,678 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 64,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,603 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 22,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 22,494 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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SO12 WAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO12 WAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SO12 WAU registered?

SO12 WAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is SO12 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 WAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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