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MINI Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L40 AYAMOT history

L40 AYA is a blue petrol MINI Cooper London 2012 Edition first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,646 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper London 2012 Edition
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AYA was last recorded at 99,646 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,443 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,203 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,646 miles
  • 2024 – 88,443 miles
  • 2023 – 82,543 miles
  • 2022 – 76,174 miles
  • 2021 – 71,689 miles
  • 2020 – 68,480 miles
  • 2019 – 62,769 miles
  • 2018 – 56,367 miles
  • 2017 – 49,554 miles
  • 2016 – 44,082 miles
  • 2015 – 42,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    638050784856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail99,646 miles (+11,203)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,646 miles
    Test number
    936809468645
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass88,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    106130842825
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,443 miles (+5,900)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    152245117213
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    432042385120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,542 miles (+2,760)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    846721376125
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass79,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    932634049431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,782 miles (+3,608)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    831917535170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring sat on brake flexible hose and abs wire
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054517 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    571069673664
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,174 miles (+4,485)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    897296245604
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,689 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    468611502263
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on edge

  12. Pass68,480 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    740340208343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,769 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    284066171928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,367 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,367 miles
    Test number
    773664390122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,554 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,554 miles
    Test number
    568787236279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,082 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,082 miles
    Test number
    107227125951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    185173555125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AYA

Does L40 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AYA is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 AYA?
The MOT on L40 AYA is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AYA done?
L40 AYA was recorded at 99,646 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has L40 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AYA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 AYA 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 L40 AYA find?
L40 AYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on edges, and 2 more.

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