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SY12 ZSL

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 ZSL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 64,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,156 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 57,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,473 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 53,466 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Pad wear indicator insecure, fouling tyre

TPMS light on

Fail 27 Jul 2023 53,403 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

T.P.M.S light on

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 40,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of items

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,594 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,642 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 18 Jul 2017 13,015 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent inspection of certain items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 8,200 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 4,334 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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SY12 ZSL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY12 ZSL registered?

SY12 ZSL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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