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SM12 ODY

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ODY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 113,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

full lenth undertrays fitted unable to test some items

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,070 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,051 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 91,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,723 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 66,533 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 66,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 58,799 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 58,799 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 52,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 52,496 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,221 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 45,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,804 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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SM12 ODY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 ODY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM12 ODY registered?

SM12 ODY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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