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VA12 PTU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 PTU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 60,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 60,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,752 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,855 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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VA12 PTU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Brown 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 VA12 PTU, 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 VA12 PTU registered?

VA12 PTU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is VA12 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 PTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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