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DE12 MSX

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MSX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,982 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,376 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,019 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 79,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,378 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated inner faces etc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet opener faulty

both front tyre sidewalls have damage

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,874 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 38,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake warning lamp stays illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,316 miles

front tyres starting to wear outside edge

offside rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 33,316 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front tyres starting to wear outside edge

offside rear tyre nail in tread

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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DE12 MSX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE12 MSX, 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 DE12 MSX registered?

DE12 MSX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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