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YA12 XZC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XZC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 76,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 76,299 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure registration lam not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 76,293 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure registration lam not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 69,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 63,364 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 63,363 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,218 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 47,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 13,078 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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YA12 XZC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA12 XZC, 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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What year was YA12 XZC registered?

YA12 XZC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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