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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 USEMOT history

LB12 USE is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,124 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 USE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 USE was last recorded at 83,124 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 11,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,523 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,601 miles
Average per year
6,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,124 miles
  • 2024 – 71,523 miles
  • 2023 – 62,355 miles
  • 2022 – 51,119 miles
  • 2021 – 47,666 miles
  • 2020 – 34,445 miles
  • 2019 – 29,982 miles
  • 2018 – 26,434 miles
  • 2017 – 19,662 miles
  • 2016 – 15,270 miles
  • 2015 – 10,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s inner pads front and rear close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight uneven wear pattern inner edge
  • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

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 suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    409134654536
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s inner pads front and rear close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight uneven wear pattern inner edge
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  2. Fail83,122 miles (+11,599)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    514652891575
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s inner pads front and rear close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicators in places and slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight uneven wear pattern inner edge
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  3. Pass71,523 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,523 miles
    Test number
    596177093269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,462 miles (+9,107)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    524181772647
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    880761491642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,355 miles (+11,236)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    181423895535
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    986650686983
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  8. Fail51,119 miles (+3,453)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    459518574439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass47,666 miles (+13,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,666 miles
    Test number
    105755394243
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    921780173684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,445 miles (+4,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    943873546157
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass29,982 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    865494300498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass26,434 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    270269249306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,662 miles (+4,392)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    112613744944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,270 miles (+4,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,270 miles
    Test number
    152595068069
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres starting to wear the edges.

  16. Pass10,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,771 miles
    Test number
    749311175163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 USE

Does LB12 USE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 USE is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 USE?
The MOT on LB12 USE is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 USE done?
LB12 USE was recorded at 83,124 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,936 miles a year.
Has LB12 USE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 USE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 USE 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 LB12 USE find?
LB12 USE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s inner pads front and rear close to wear indicator; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers fitted; both rear tyres slight uneven wear pattern inner edge, and 2 more.

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