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YD12 UMU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UMU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 81,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 76,830 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 65,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,876 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 61,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER

Pass 24 May 2019 52,228 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 39,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Fail 18 May 2017 39,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind slightly

Pass 14 May 2016 32,292 miles

both front tyres getting low 3mm tread and walls cracking

child seats fitted not allowing seat belt inspection

front brake pads low and discs lipped

front wiper blades smearing screen

nail in nsr tyre tread tread and wall cracking

rear brake pads getting low

undertrays and trims fitted cant see some components

Pass 23 May 2015 23,767 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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YD12 UMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD12 UMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 UMU registered?

YD12 UMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is YD12 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 UMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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