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EA62 XAY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,025 mi
Last recorded23,025 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto37,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XAY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 23,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 22,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 22,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 22,157 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 22,157 miles

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 21,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,678 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 21,400 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 21,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 20,921 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,312 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,395 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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EA62 XAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,472 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA62 XAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EA62 XAY registered?

EA62 XAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 XAY safe to buy?

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