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XU12 MAD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,014 mi
Last recorded78,014 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXU12 MAD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (not run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (not run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 59,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,031 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 34,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 34,400 miles

Front tyres 3 mm and wearing smooth on edges

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2017 33,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre has minor surface cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XU12 MAD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XU12 MAD, 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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What year was XU12 MAD registered?

XU12 MAD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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