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X121 MAT

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 MAT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 81,886 miles

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front inner arch guard insecre

Rear bumper insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 81,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch guard insecre

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch guard insecure

Rear bumper insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 77,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 77,540 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,899 miles

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 69,899 miles

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

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,131 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lagging in performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,954 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,951 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn OSF & NSF Top mount bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,283 miles

Emissions blip not detected.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,350 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,056 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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X121 MAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X121 MAT, 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.

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What year was X121 MAT registered?

X121 MAT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is X121 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X121 MAT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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