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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 YCPMOT history

LC12 YCP is a red diesel MINI Cooper first used on 1 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 56,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

LC12 YCP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YCP was last recorded at 56,645 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 3,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,770 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,875 miles
Average per year
4,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,645 miles
  • 2025 – 52,770 miles
  • 2024 – 50,779 miles
  • 2023 – 48,683 miles
  • 2022 – 47,062 miles
  • 2020 – 41,956 miles
  • 2019 – 32,634 miles
  • 2018 – 23,070 miles
  • 2017 – 13,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,645 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,645 miles (+3,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    541761008998
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass52,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    159828362653
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail52,770 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    481482423626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,779 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    730616986491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from turbo/down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass48,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    836676683511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail48,683 miles (+1,621)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,683 miles
    Test number
    391206840768
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass47,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,062 miles
    Test number
    144075534470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail47,062 miles (+5,106)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,062 miles
    Test number
    975200468205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,956 miles (+9,322)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    142562495589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,634 miles (+9,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    310979728774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass23,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    402573332568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail23,070 miles (+9,723)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,070 miles
    Test number
    489697263501
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing and punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass13,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,347 miles
    Test number
    129087297458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YCP

Does LC12 YCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YCP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YCP?
The MOT on LC12 YCP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YCP done?
LC12 YCP was recorded at 56,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,936 miles a year.
Has LC12 YCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YCP has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 YCP 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 YCP find?
LC12 YCP passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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