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FM12 CTY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CTY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 126,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 122,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,631 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,640 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 84,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 68,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,733 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,171 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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FM12 CTY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM12 CTY, 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 FM12 CTY registered?

FM12 CTY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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