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YG12 UVA

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UVA
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,015 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 101,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 101,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 99,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,751 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,751 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,618 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,094 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YG12 UVA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG12 UVA, 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 YG12 UVA registered?

YG12 UVA is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is YG12 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UVA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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