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MW03 SSS

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 SSS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,141 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 161,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 156,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 143,286 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 51,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,434 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 138,433 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,540 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 116,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,025 miles

Front bonnet cable not attached to release lever but bonnet still opens if cable is pulled by hand

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,418 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 35,247 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,550 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 26,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,808 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,878 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 84,878 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,683 miles

nearside front brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,338 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre presure warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2012 64,767 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,954 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MW03 SSS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 MW03 SSS, 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 MW03 SSS registered?

MW03 SSS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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