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YC12 YKJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,746 mi
Last recorded40,746 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YKJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 39,268 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 39,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 38,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 36,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,717 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 34,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 34,151 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 33,087 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 33,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,682 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,656 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YKJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Black 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 YC12 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

YC12 YKJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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