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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

612 LOUMOT history

612 LOU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

612 LOU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,992 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
612 LOU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

612 LOU was last recorded at 73,992 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,991 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,992 miles
  • 2024 – 72,098 miles
  • 2023 – 70,362 miles
  • 2022 – 67,058 miles
  • 2021 – 63,741 miles
  • 2019 – 54,932 miles
  • 2018 – 52,874 miles
  • 2017 – 51,157 miles
  • 2016 – 46,230 miles
  • 2015 – 41,018 miles
  • 2014 – 36,006 miles
  • 2013 – 29,485 miles
  • 2012 – 26,196 miles
  • 2011 – 24,410 miles
  • 2010 – 22,074 miles
  • 2009 – 19,856 miles
  • 2008 – 17,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,992 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,992 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    335674946735
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail73,991 miles (+1,893)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    300506080097
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass72,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,098 miles
    Test number
    669653648500
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,098 miles (+1,736)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,098 miles
    Test number
    111449757322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,362 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    974476999718
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,362 miles (+3,304)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    876996584734
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    860895647010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,058 miles (+3,317)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    604429810471
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    255378004662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail63,741 miles (+8,809)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    996677325594
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass54,932 miles (+2,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,932 miles
    Test number
    340470735520
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass52,874 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    838528248495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail52,872 miles (+1,715)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    467607986012
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass51,157 miles (+4,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    278325392067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corosoin

  15. Pass46,230 miles (+5,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,230 miles
    Test number
    745157304169
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on exhaust

  16. Pass41,018 miles (+5,012)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,018 miles
    Test number
    496678475080
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorosoin on rear exhaust

  17. Pass36,006 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    739147994094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,485 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    405489703190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,196 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,196 miles
    Test number
    246381632182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,410 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    225957031110
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass24,410 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    246587131416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,074 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,074 miles
    Test number
    722673060085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,856 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    334287479049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,870 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,870 miles
    Test number
    193400288069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass17,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,870 miles
    Test number
    302220488087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 612 LOU

What vehicle is registration 612 LOU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 612 LOU on a blue petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. 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 612 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 612 LOU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 612 LOU?
The MOT on 612 LOU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 612 LOU done?
612 LOU was recorded at 73,992 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
Has 612 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 612 LOU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 612 LOU 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 612 LOU find?
612 LOU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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