2012 MINI Cooper D 1.6L Diesel · SL12 DPX
2012 MINI Cooper D (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,772 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER D
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL12 DPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 85,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
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SL12 DPX 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 (SL12 DPX) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
SL12 DPX Mileage History
- 23/03/202274,738 mi
- 20/03/202377,639 mi+2,901 mi
- 12/03/202480,349 mi+2,710 mi
- 13/03/202583,218 mi+2,869 mi
- 30/03/202685,772 mi+2,554 mi
Average of roughly 2,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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