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EK12 ZKS

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,371 mi
Last recorded73,371 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZKS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,371 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,626 miles

tpm light on

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,018 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damage along top edge (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

light under body corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,781 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 ZKS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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