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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

F12 SMKMOT history

F12 SMK is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

F12 SMK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,878 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F12 SMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F12 SMK was last recorded at 109,878 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,346 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,532 miles
Average per year
4,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,878 miles
  • 2025 – 108,346 miles
  • 2024 – 105,779 miles
  • 2023 – 100,704 miles
  • 2021 – 100,682 miles
  • 2020 – 99,399 miles
  • 2019 – 95,913 miles
  • 2018 – 91,257 miles
  • 2017 – 87,143 miles
  • 2016 – 73,185 miles
  • 2015 – 63,491 miles
  • 2014 – 57,211 miles
  • 2013 – 51,479 miles
  • 2012 – 46,357 miles
  • 2011 – 40,170 miles
  • 2010 – 35,822 miles
  • 2009 – 26,561 miles
  • 2008 – 18,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,878 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    742828698350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    967754962689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,346 miles (+2,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    130752930176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,779 miles (+5,075)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    145404793627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard to see n/s/r upper along seal + central rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hard to see o/s/r upper along seal + central rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    404796139139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail100,704 miles (+22)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    277501875509
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass100,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    821141260698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,682 miles (+1,283)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    649599766409
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    107986704457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail99,399 miles (+3,486)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    844209802395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass95,913 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    290619613162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,889 miles (+4,632)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    327852396652
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    914440288262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,257 miles (+4,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,257 miles
    Test number
    141465467723
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass87,143 miles (+13,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    926961943465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,185 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    434429214834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,491 miles (+6,280)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    307452125124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting rubbers worn, but system still supported ok

  18. Pass57,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    986346724182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,211 miles (+5,732)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,211 miles
    Test number
    705333824155
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting slightly deterioated

  20. Pass51,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    647545593011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail51,479 miles (+5,122)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    598122993024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  22. Pass46,357 miles (+6,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    519232082082
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass40,170 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    115409381480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  24. Fail40,170 miles (+4,348)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    439709681027
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly

  25. Pass35,822 miles (+9,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    572681890095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,561 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    421279789014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,415 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,415 miles
    Test number
    133847958411
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre low on inside edge and cacking
    • NoteFront brake pads look low

Questions about F12 SMK

Does F12 SMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F12 SMK is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F12 SMK?
The MOT on F12 SMK is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F12 SMK done?
F12 SMK was recorded at 109,878 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,946 miles a year.
Has F12 SMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F12 SMK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on F12 SMK 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 F12 SMK find?
F12 SMK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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