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GU12 AEK

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,045 mi
Last recorded153,045 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AEK
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 153,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 153,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,137 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 122,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Measured (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Covers Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Uneven Wear to Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Uneven Wear to Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,587 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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GU12 AEK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 AEK, 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 GU12 AEK registered?

GU12 AEK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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