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DS61 SWV

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,569 mi
Last recorded132,569 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SWV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 132,569 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 132,569 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,701 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 128,701 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,447 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 120,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

tyre presure light on

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 110,823 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front has led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover missing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,126 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 71,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

HIDs fitted without headlamp cleaning device

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)

both front sidelights flickering

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,248 miles

Front Wiper blades split

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,169 miles

passenger seat missing time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger seat missing time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,258 miles

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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DS61 SWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS61 SWV, 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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DS61 SWV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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