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SYV 1

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,902 mi
Last recorded30,902 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYV 1
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,902 miles

Offside Rear tyre over ten years old

Pass 19 Aug 2025 30,283 miles

Offside Rear tyre over ten years old

Pass 21 Aug 2024 29,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,107 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 20,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing more on outer edge 205-45-17

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,754 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 15,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,255 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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SYV 1 is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYV 1 registered?

SYV 1 is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SYV 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYV 1 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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