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D9 ETS

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ETS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,515 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 109,515 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 98,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 84,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,202 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 58,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low Futher inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing screen

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,426 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 23,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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D9 ETS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D9 ETS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D9 ETS registered?

D9 ETS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for D9 ETS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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