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2012 MINI MINI
General Information
- Registration SW12XNP
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 148,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
- Tpwl on
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,499 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,274 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear brake disc surface slightly lipped
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear brake disc surface slightly lipped
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,909 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2024 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,760 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim loose /clipped back / (6.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,823 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2022 14 Jun 202619 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,517 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,632 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner 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))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,031 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,464 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,341 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
7 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,352 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2016 14 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW12XNP was registered on 2012-06-29
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