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SU51 HYD

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 HYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 82,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working unit insecure. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45-17 rf. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

offside handbrake performance low.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 73,503 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 73,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45-17 run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

t.p.m.s light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,376 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 67,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess condition of hub bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to assess condition of hub bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 64,470 miles

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

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,902 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Mar 2019 58,902 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,519 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated. Not flashing.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 54,301 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated. Not flashing.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,836 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,836 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,467 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 39,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,536 miles

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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SU51 HYD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SU51 HYD, 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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SU51 HYD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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