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SX10 SER

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX10 SER
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 110,841 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 110,839 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,356 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 104,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 98,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn, heavily corroded, scored and lipped and working surface area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,507 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 87,214 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,824 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,926 miles

movement in both front wishbone arms front bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,380 miles

both front upper rubber suspension mounts deteriorated

damage to front screen

front pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,458 miles

front pads low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre getting low on tread and on outer edge

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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SX10 SER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX10 SER, 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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What year was SX10 SER registered?

SX10 SER is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is SX10 SER safe to buy?

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