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YA12 XTO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,559 mi
Last recorded94,559 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XTO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,116 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tpms Light on Dash But No Error Message

Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 68,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal deteriated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 56,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 45,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,057 miles

Parking brake travel high

Pass 21 Nov 2018 32,441 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 32,441 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

N/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,041 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)

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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YA12 XTO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA12 XTO, 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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YA12 XTO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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