MINI Cooper
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
J12MOT history
J12 is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 66,810 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J12
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J12 was last recorded at 66,810 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 62,594 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,216 miles
- Average per year
- 3,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,810 miles
- 2024 – 62,594 miles
- 2023 – 60,204 miles
- 2022 – 57,969 miles
- 2021 – 55,502 miles
- 2020 – 53,042 miles
- 2019 – 51,873 miles
- 2018 – 48,998 miles
- 2017 – 46,841 miles
- 2016 – 44,008 miles
- 2015 – 40,864 miles
- 2014 – 37,309 miles
- 2013 – 33,891 miles
- 2012 – 31,636 miles
- 2011 – 28,431 miles
- 2010 – 25,361 miles
- 2009 – 14,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,810 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
General corrosion to subframes / suspension components [.not excessive]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
TPMS lamp on.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES. [perishing /cracking].
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,810 miles (+4,216)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 66,810 miles
- Test number
- 732102082342
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,594 miles (+27)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 62,594 miles
- Test number
- 468177928165
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail62,567 miles (+2,363)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,567 miles
- Test number
- 911603224916
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,204 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 60,204 miles
- Test number
- 466541029698
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracks and perished tread area.
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to subframe and suspension areas
Pass57,969 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 57,969 miles
- Test number
- 535570912272
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to subframes / suspension components [.not excessive]
Fail57,931 miles (+2,429)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,931 miles
- Test number
- 389853040813
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to subframes / suspension components [.not excessive]
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 [inner faces pitted/corroded]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,502 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 55,502 miles
- Test number
- 662193382916
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp on.
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES. [perishing /cracking]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail55,501 miles (+2,459)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,501 miles
- Test number
- 672072607124
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTPMS lamp on.
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES. [perishing /cracking]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,042 miles (+1,169)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,042 miles
- Test number
- 381238162529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,873 miles (+2,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 51,873 miles
- Test number
- 671835836753
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,998 miles (+2,157)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 48,998 miles
- Test number
- 981181918257
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,841 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,841 miles
- Test number
- 931253853485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,008 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 44,008 miles
- Test number
- 847637495683
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail44,008 miles (+3,144)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,008 miles
- Test number
- 606239692128
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass40,864 miles (+3,555)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 40,864 miles
- Test number
- 607665295178
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass37,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,309 miles
- Test number
- 728389284119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,242 miles (+3,351)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,242 miles
- Test number
- 596659984115
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass33,891 miles (+2,255)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 33,891 miles
- Test number
- 507656073180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,636 miles (+3,205)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,636 miles
- Test number
- 339050282114
- 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)
- NoteOsf and nsf tyres slighty perished
Pass28,431 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 28,431 miles
- Test number
- 628172871101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,361 miles (+10,962)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,361 miles
- Test number
- 424930080169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,399 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 14,399 miles
- Test number
- 254810389417
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about J12
- What vehicle is registration J12 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show J12 on a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 Jun 2006. 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 J12 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J12 expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J12?
- The MOT on J12 expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J12 done?
- J12 was recorded at 66,810 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
- Has J12 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J12 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on J12 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 J12 find?
- J12 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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