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GL12 VKA

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VKA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 105,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 105,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 90,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2024 84,283 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 84,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 74,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged scalloping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 63,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 63,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,822 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,861 miles

front brake pads low , discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 26,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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GL12 VKA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 VKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GL12 VKA registered?

GL12 VKA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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