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YK12 SPZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,718 mi
Last recorded138,718 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 SPZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 138,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 138,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 126,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 117,896 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 108,379 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 95,201 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 86,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 76,096 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 76,096 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,879 miles

nsr tyre has uneve tread wear

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,552 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SPZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPZ, 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 YK12 SPZ registered?

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

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