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AV12 LKA

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,801 mi
Last recorded109,801 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LKA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,801 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 109,801 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 105,192 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

REAR NO PLATE CRACKED . SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK .

Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,402 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 100,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre feathered

Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre feathered

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,571 miles

Front no.plate delaminating

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing smooth on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light dim

Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front no.plate delaminating

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing smooth on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light dim

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,263 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,263 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,963 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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AV12 LKA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV12 LKA registered?

AV12 LKA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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