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DD12 DAR

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD12 DAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer edge sign of catching wheel arch or other object (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to exposing ply also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides are also badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails tyre also badly cracked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,862 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,633 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 48,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 43,301 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,357 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,866 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyrs worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 20,189 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

inner rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 14,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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DD12 DAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DD12 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DD12 DAR registered?

DD12 DAR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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