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CX12 FYO

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FYO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,413 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 81,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 74,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,552 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 36,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 36,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CX12 FYO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX12 FYO, 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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CX12 FYO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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