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J8 KYA

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KYA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,567 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 62,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 57,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,624 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,340 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N-S-R and O-S-R ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,949 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 18,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J8 KYA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J8 KYA, 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 J8 KYA registered?

J8 KYA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is J8 KYA safe to buy?

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