2012 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · DR03 ARN
2012 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 50,157 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DR03 ARN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 50,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DR03 ARN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Cooper S (DR03 ARN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DR03 ARN Mileage History
- 17/10/202240,607 mi
- 18/10/202343,383 mi+2,776 mi
- 14/10/202446,855 mi+3,472 mi
- 16/10/202446,855 mi
- 13/10/202550,157 mi+3,302 mi
Average of roughly 3,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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