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SX12 EKV

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX12 EKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,061 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 72,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,019 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

centre and rear heat shields loose

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,082 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 28,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SX12 EKV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX12 EKV, 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 SX12 EKV registered?

SX12 EKV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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