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2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 CFU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 48,177 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end / lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front clutch line corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end/ lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front floor matt covering throttle pedal

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 48,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F AND O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end / lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front clutch line corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end/ lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front floor matt covering throttle pedal

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged BORDERLINE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion on front subframe

Fail 7 Nov 2024 47,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,167 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,227 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,740 miles

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

brake pipes corroding under coating

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 41,740 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes corroding under coating

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 38,720 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes feeding hoses corroding under coating

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,982 miles

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

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 front to rear brake pipe corroding under coating

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,587 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,655 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 27,655 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 23,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 13,124 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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SL12 CFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL12 CFU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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