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Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 OTJMOT history

LS12 OTJ is a green diesel MINI Cooper first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
128,091 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OTJ was last recorded at 128,091 miles on 3 May 2025, 4,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,038 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,053 miles
Average per year
9,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,091 miles
  • 2024 – 124,038 miles
  • 2023 – 112,525 miles
  • 2022 – 102,322 miles
  • 2021 – 93,877 miles
  • 2020 – 93,002 miles
  • 2019 – 89,765 miles
  • 2018 – 81,001 miles
  • 2017 – 67,477 miles
  • 2016 – 39,252 miles
  • 2015 – 28,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,091 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,091 miles (+4,053)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    962635222319
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,038 miles (+11,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,038 miles
    Test number
    860250528242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad getting close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mountings perishing.
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depths on 2 to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

  3. Pass112,525 miles (+10,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,525 miles
    Test number
    996035603627
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mountings perishing/coming unbonded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

  4. Pass102,322 miles (+8,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,322 miles
    Test number
    258118354038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side light lens slight damage.
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounting bushes perishing/coming unbonded.

  5. Pass93,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    418217705250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,877 miles (+875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    702005977519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,002 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    243431756632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,765 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    161950882233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,001 miles (+13,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,001 miles
    Test number
    798554558592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,477 miles (+28,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    280177996401
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass39,252 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    977029055275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,464 miles
    Test number
    879932685030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OTJ

Does LS12 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 OTJ expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OTJ?
The MOT on LS12 OTJ expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 OTJ done?
LS12 OTJ was recorded at 128,091 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 9,851 miles a year.
Has LS12 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OTJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LS12 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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