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YK12 SDV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,351 mi
Last recorded202,351 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 SDV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 202,351 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 202,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 184,753 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 184,753 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 173,693 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 173,693 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,366 miles

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

front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2022 156,366 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

front suspension top mounts slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,447 miles

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

front suspension top mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,353 miles

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

front suspension top mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,353 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front suspension top mounts slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,029 miles

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

nearside front suspension top mount deteriorated

offside front suspension top mount deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,029 miles

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

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

nearside front suspension top mount deteriorated

offside front suspension top mount deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,511 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 46,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,459 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YK12 SDV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YK12 SDV, 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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YK12 SDV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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