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VU12 OGT

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 OGT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm remaining 1.5mm is min for mot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,606 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

tested in wet conditions

Fail 30 Nov 2021 97,392 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on edges

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,382 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,382 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,585 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 80,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,332 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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VU12 OGT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 OGT registered?

VU12 OGT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is VU12 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 OGT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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