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YH12 YZU

2012 Mini Countryman

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,230 mi
Last recorded82,230 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YZU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,131 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 76,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damaged On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Uneven On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Uneven On inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,968 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre very much on limit

Pass 3 Sep 2016 36,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,280 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 27,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,962 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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YH12 YZU is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH12 YZU is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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