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FP12 KVJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,939 mi
Last recorded95,939 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 KVJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,939 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 95,939 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,462 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 90,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 87,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,779 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness when rotated

Offside Front slight roughness when rotated

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 81,772 miles

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

Offside Front slight roughness when rotated

Offside Front slight roughness when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight roughness when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2022 74,817 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight roughness when rotated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,486 miles

Offside Front Slight roughness when rotated

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 68,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight roughness when rotated

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,176 miles

slight damage (chip) in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,055 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,974 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 37,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,987 miles

Engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,587 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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FP12 KVJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP12 KVJ, 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 FP12 KVJ registered?

FP12 KVJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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