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AK12 VWM

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VWM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 89,645 miles

Slight noise from steering

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight noise from steering

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,923 miles

slight noise from steering

Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,512 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 62,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,425 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,131 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,912 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 33,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,379 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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AK12 VWM is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK12 VWM is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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