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XCZ 252

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 252
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 61,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 61,447 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 58,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 54,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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XCZ 252 is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XCZ 252 registered?

XCZ 252 is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is XCZ 252 safe to buy?

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