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2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,914 mi
Last recorded166,914 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUW04 YOU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 166,914 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 163,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 163,886 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 156,016 miles

Corrosion - rear subframe and suspension components

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2023 156,016 miles

Corrosion - rear subframe and suspension components

Headlamp aim too low Both dipped headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2022 153,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 153,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light on red (5.2.3 (h))

Front slight blow exhaust front flexi

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,687 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,591 miles

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted o/s n/s & front ( front tray damaged ) o/s n/s jacking blocks missing (rear.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 134,286 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,989 miles

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

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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UW04 YOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UW04 YOU, 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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UW04 YOU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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