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CA12 GCV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GCV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Insecure.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 117,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Insecure.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 110,996 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 90,585 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 90,585 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 64,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 56,362 miles

Offside Front sidelight , bad connection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2020 56,362 miles

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

Offside Front sidelight , bad connection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2019 50,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,945 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner and outer edge

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,697 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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CA12 GCV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA12 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CA12 GCV registered?

CA12 GCV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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