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DN12 ZLY

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,415 miles

Offside Front under tray insecure

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted rim on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt in top hub missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front under tray insecure

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 81,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 59,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 46,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,385 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,036 miles

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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DN12 ZLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN12 ZLY, 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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DN12 ZLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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