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YK62 VYT

2012 Mini Countryman

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VYT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering suspension and brake components

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 24 Nov 2022 77,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing off all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering suspension and brake components

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2020 60,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,701 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 47,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,906 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 39,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,192 miles

osr child seat restricts seat belt access

Fail 1 Oct 2016 26,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osr child seat restricts seat belt access

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,051 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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YK62 VYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YK62 VYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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