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YC12 ZXO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 ZXO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 114,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,665 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,033 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,283 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,625 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YC12 ZXO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue 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 YC12 ZXO, 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 YC12 ZXO registered?

YC12 ZXO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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