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MINI (R59)

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 VEPMOT history

LB12 VEP is a black petrol MINI (R59) first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,635 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R59)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VEP was last recorded at 114,635 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,632 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,635 miles
  • 2025 – 106,546 miles
  • 2024 – 90,287 miles
  • 2023 – 73,648 miles
  • 2022 – 58,577 miles
  • 2021 – 44,374 miles
  • 2020 – 42,525 miles
  • 2019 – 38,356 miles
  • 2018 – 32,898 miles
  • 2017 – 23,999 miles
  • 2016 – 20,423 miles
  • 2015 – 17,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,635 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,635 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    359835189957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,632 miles (+8,086)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    757965419629
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,546 miles (+16,259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,546 miles
    Test number
    532679288354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,287 miles (+16,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    392258301430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,648 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    672942066097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail73,574 miles (+14,997)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    171559221540
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass58,577 miles (+14,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    764341503748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,374 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    929963132693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,525 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    782790794542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail42,523 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    450435709861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 84V Run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly cracked in tread

  11. Pass38,356 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    544710526499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,898 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,898 miles
    Test number
    538191842616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    147897583471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,998 miles (+3,575)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,998 miles
    Test number
    635550486150
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly

  15. Pass20,423 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,423 miles
    Test number
    663980167941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    518780055096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VEP

Does LB12 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VEP is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VEP?
The MOT on LB12 VEP is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VEP done?
LB12 VEP was recorded at 114,635 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
Has LB12 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VEP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 VEP 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 VEP find?
LB12 VEP passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged.; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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