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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LA12 UCMMOT history

LA12 UCM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,257 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UCM was last recorded at 82,257 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,146 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,111 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,257 miles
  • 2025 – 74,146 miles
  • 2024 – 61,529 miles
  • 2023 – 52,857 miles
  • 2022 – 46,946 miles
  • 2021 – 43,615 miles
  • 2020 – 39,152 miles
  • 2019 – 33,742 miles
  • 2018 – 29,513 miles
  • 2017 – 26,050 miles
  • 2016 – 23,347 miles
  • 2015 – 17,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,257 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.

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • All four tyres cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tarys fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,257 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    588051947546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,146 miles (+12,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    300220139518
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,529 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    664313656299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,857 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,857 miles
    Test number
    394816009013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,946 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,946 miles
    Test number
    419025388448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,615 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    970276763193
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tarys fitted
  7. Fail43,560 miles (+4,408)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    485409508001
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryUnder tarys fitted
  8. Pass39,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    446507081133
    • AdvisoryCoolant on minimum
  9. Fail39,152 miles (+5,410)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,152 miles
    Test number
    244251521556
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant on minimum
  10. Pass33,742 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,742 miles
    Test number
    243168141491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,490 miles (+3,977)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    923963715696
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass29,513 miles (+3,463)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,513 miles
    Test number
    562467685618
    • MinorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  13. Pass26,050 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,050 miles
    Test number
    114070966116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,347 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    928337276070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,925 miles
    Test number
    577375255143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UCM

Does LA12 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UCM is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UCM?
The MOT on LA12 UCM is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UCM done?
LA12 UCM was recorded at 82,257 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has LA12 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UCM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LA12 UCM 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 LA12 UCM find?
LA12 UCM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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