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VE12 ZCU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZCU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 84,653 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,042 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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VE12 ZCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VE12 ZCU, 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 VE12 ZCU registered?

VE12 ZCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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