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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC12 OPEMOT history

LC12 OPE is a red diesel MINI first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LC12 OPE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,542 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 OPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 OPE was last recorded at 80,542 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 4,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,869 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,673 miles
Average per year
6,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,542 miles
  • 2023 – 71,904 miles
  • 2022 – 69,455 miles
  • 2021 – 61,959 miles
  • 2020 – 55,352 miles
  • 2019 – 46,702 miles
  • 2018 – 38,573 miles
  • 2017 – 30,162 miles
  • 2016 – 21,797 miles
  • 2015 – 11,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,542 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,542 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    452526312963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,869 miles (+3,965)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    578266304849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,904 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    669448927599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,455 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    711803084473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,959 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    839392837107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail61,959 miles (+6,607)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    673948575305
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and punctured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass55,352 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    747256906941
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail55,352 miles (+8,650)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    617663898945
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass46,702 miles (+8,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    804109063849
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn slightly on inner & outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass38,573 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    856282360754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,162 miles (+8,365)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    662052496444
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass21,797 miles (+10,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    760073270097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts
  13. Pass11,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,402 miles
    Test number
    815094505199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 OPE

Does LC12 OPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OPE is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 OPE?
The MOT on LC12 OPE is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 OPE done?
LC12 OPE was recorded at 80,542 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,495 miles a year.
Has LC12 OPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 OPE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LC12 OPE 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 LC12 OPE find?
LC12 OPE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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