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VE12 JZV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JZV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,008 miles

oil low

Fail 8 Nov 2023 82,008 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

oil low

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,821 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 54,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 48,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 40,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 33,788 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 23,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,870 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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VE12 JZV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 JZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VE12 JZV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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