2012 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · YC12 KNF
2012 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 131,698 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YC12 KNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 131,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YC12 KNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Countryman (YC12 KNF) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When working during test, it was workin”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working Stopped working during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YC12 KNF Mileage History
- 02/04/2025119,817 mi
- 03/04/2025119,817 mi
- 13/04/2026131,655 mi+11,838 mi
- 16/04/2026131,676 mi+21 mi
- 17/04/2026131,698 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 11,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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