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GK62 UVW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,499 mi
Last recorded86,499 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 UVW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,499 miles

Coolant leak Water pump. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 86,499 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Water pump. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,442 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,254 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,846 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,846 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 22,640 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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GK62 UVW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK62 UVW, 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 GK62 UVW registered?

GK62 UVW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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