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EK12 AHC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AHC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 90,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread 205 / 55 r 17 91 v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 90,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm tread 205 / 55 r 17 91 v run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 79,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 60,018 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread 205/55 r17 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level is low

Pass 11 May 2021 49,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 49,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 41,191 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 21,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,564 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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EK12 AHC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK12 AHC, 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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EK12 AHC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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