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CO03 LEW

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,927 mi
Last recorded66,927 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO03 LEW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 59,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 59,449 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 57,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15/84t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 46,642 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,977 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

advice fuel filter damp/not leaking at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,546 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,664 miles

Nearside 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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CO03 LEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CO03 LEW, 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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CO03 LEW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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