2012 MINI Cooper D 1.6L Diesel · LA12 ACO
2012 MINI Cooper D (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2012. Recorded mileage 129,359 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER D
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LA12 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 129,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LA12 ACO Mileage History
- 18/05/2023111,354 mi
- 19/05/2023111,354 mi
- 05/06/2024123,215 mi+11,861 mi
- 06/06/2024123,216 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2025129,359 mi+6,143 mi
Average of roughly 8,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA12 ACO 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 D (LA12 ACO) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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