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YC12 DZW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,008 mi
Last recorded119,008 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DZW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 119,008 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 109,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,107 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,326 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,846 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,351 miles

both front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,908 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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YC12 DZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC12 DZW, 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 YC12 DZW registered?

YC12 DZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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