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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,600 cc

12 MAMOT history

12 MA is a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

12 MA grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,324 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
12 MA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 MA was last recorded at 71,324 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,175 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,149 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,324 miles
  • 2025 – 68,175 miles
  • 2024 – 65,872 miles
  • 2023 – 63,648 miles
  • 2022 – 61,411 miles
  • 2021 – 58,419 miles
  • 2020 – 55,082 miles
  • 2019 – 50,720 miles
  • 2018 – 44,315 miles
  • 2017 – 38,073 miles
  • 2016 – 35,576 miles
  • 2015 – 27,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,324 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,324 miles (+3,149)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    884312067931
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass68,175 miles (+2,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    519578720932
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass65,872 miles (+2,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,872 miles
    Test number
    983416705209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass63,648 miles (+2,237)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    776987269283
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Pass61,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    880263814358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,411 miles (+2,992)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    114539720022
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass58,419 miles (+3,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    316293994895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass55,082 miles (+4,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    674689302423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,720 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    369668394138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    910839938538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,315 miles (+6,242)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,315 miles
    Test number
    317810809070
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
  12. Pass38,073 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,073 miles
    Test number
    185192095477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,576 miles (+8,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    156798197528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    307077557159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail27,125 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    864935092480
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 12 MA

What vehicle is registration 12 MA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 MA on a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 12 MA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 12 MA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 12 MA?
The MOT on 12 MA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 12 MA done?
12 MA was recorded at 71,324 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has 12 MA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 MA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 12 MA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 12 MA find?
12 MA passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil on both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides, and 3 more.

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