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DK12 XZS

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XZS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,230 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 92,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,876 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 75,876 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged excessively corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 73,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,265 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 66,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 52,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,053 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 41,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,810 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 26,158 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 26,158 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,803 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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DK12 XZS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK12 XZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK12 XZS registered?

DK12 XZS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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