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YK12 TAU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,539 mi
Last recorded27,539 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TAU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 27,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 26,404 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 26,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall to edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 25,635 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Warn From Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 25,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Warn From Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 24,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 22,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 21,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking and perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 19,341 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 19,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 18,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 17,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,162 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 16,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,995 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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YK12 TAU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

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