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CE12 OFT

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,230 mi
Last recorded105,230 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 OFT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 105,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,585 miles

Both wipers smearing and washers only operating from single jet on offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper section (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 104,570 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Sensor wire nearside front damaged causing light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Warning light indicating fault (5.2.3 (h))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Nearside pad sensor wiring rubbing against inner wheel rim (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both wipers smearing and washers only operating from single jet on offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper section (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts badly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,341 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 100,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit, only just meet MOT requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,120 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to limit, only just meet MOT requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,446 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 60,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,756 miles

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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CE12 OFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE12 OFT, 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 CE12 OFT registered?

CE12 OFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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