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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 OTEMOT history

LS12 OTE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 101,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

LS12 OTE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,295 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OTE
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 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OTE was last recorded at 101,295 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 7,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,241 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,054 miles
Average per year
8,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,295 miles
  • 2024 – 94,241 miles
  • 2023 – 84,825 miles
  • 2022 – 77,625 miles
  • 2021 – 70,057 miles
  • 2020 – 61,801 miles
  • 2019 – 52,736 miles
  • 2018 – 42,577 miles
  • 2017 – 32,644 miles
  • 2016 – 25,759 miles
  • 2015 – 20,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    240760633302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail101,295 miles (+7,054)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    727718313456
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,241 miles (+9,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    841914787317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,825 miles (+7,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    672178739468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,625 miles (+7,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    713660345243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass70,057 miles (+8,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    480171702909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass61,801 miles (+9,065)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    232105371897
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  8. Pass52,736 miles (+10,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    546195971137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass42,577 miles (+9,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,577 miles
    Test number
    527905688606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass32,644 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,644 miles
    Test number
    548876667915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,759 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,759 miles
    Test number
    320599489605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,288 miles
    Test number
    777644525250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OTE

Does LS12 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 OTE expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OTE?
The MOT on LS12 OTE expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 OTE done?
LS12 OTE was recorded at 101,295 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 8,097 miles a year.
Has LS12 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OTE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OTE 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 LS12 OTE find?
LS12 OTE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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