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AO12 SVY

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 SVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 148,134 miles

engine oil leak

front subframe rusting

near side front bottom arm bush worn

near side parking brake reading low

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

play in steering rack

rear subframe rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,982 miles

ENGINE OIL LEEK

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH BROKEN

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 132,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 132,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord, 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 125,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 106,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 106,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 85,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,625 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,625 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,969 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake tell-tale amp inoperative

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,785 miles

parking brake on/off tell tale lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 33,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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AO12 SVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 SVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO12 SVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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