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SP12 LFL

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,007 mi
Last recorded54,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LFL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,007 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 54,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2025 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 46,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

fuel pipe ferules corroded/deteriorated

under covers fitted covering some underside components

various sections of suspension slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 46,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

fuel pipe ferules corroded/deteriorated

under covers fitted covering some underside components

various sections of suspension slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,266 miles

Fuel pipe ferules corroded/deteriorated.

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 40,266 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel system leaking from two separate locations. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 32,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 32,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,098 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 27,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,707 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 15,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 14,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 12,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 LFL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP12 LFL, 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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SP12 LFL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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