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SW10 EMS

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,300 mi
Last recorded55,300 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 EMS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 55,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Noise from wheel .Possible dust cover back plate rubbing

Fail 12 Dec 2024 47,101 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Noise from wheel .Possible dust cover back plate rubbing

Pass 19 Jul 2023 45,698 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 38,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 37,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 37,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is badly corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 34,616 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,616 miles

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

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 29,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,645 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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SW10 EMS 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 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 SW10 EMS registered?

SW10 EMS is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is SW10 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 EMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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