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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 UCUMOT history

LS12 UCU is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 28,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LS12 UCU black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,008 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UCU was last recorded at 28,008 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2019: 12,862 miles, lower than 17,987 miles on 19 Feb 2018.
  • 1 Feb 2023: 20,435 miles, lower than 29,242 miles on 1 Apr 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,255 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,753 miles
Average per year
2,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,008 miles
  • 2025 – 25,255 miles
  • 2024 – 22,687 miles
  • 2023 – 20,435 miles
  • 2022 – 29,242 miles
  • 2021 – 15,890 miles
  • 2020 – 14,471 miles
  • 2019 – 12,862 miles
  • 2018 – 17,987 miles
  • 2017 – 9,742 miles
  • 2015 – 5,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner & outer treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,008 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    758507881423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail28,008 miles (+2,753)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    883756831294
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass25,255 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    25,255 miles
    Test number
    104218392518
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass22,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    613703186975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail22,687 miles (+2,252)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,687 miles
    Test number
    952387024475
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass20,435 miles (-8,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    175618021120
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn smooth, inner treads

  7. Pass29,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    267955906791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread

  8. Fail29,242 miles (+13,352)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,242 miles
    Test number
    953599867094
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread + wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner tread

  9. Pass15,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    834606071993
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail15,890 miles (+1,419)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,890 miles
    Test number
    819145798107
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass14,471 miles (+1,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    14,471 miles
    Test number
    875809768776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner & outer treads

  12. Pass12,862 miles (-5,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,862 miles
    Test number
    216373044901
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront screen washers are defective, only work on first pull of switch then stop pumping water

  13. Pass17,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    17,987 miles
    Test number
    766290797784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,987 miles (+8,245)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,987 miles
    Test number
    644683908837
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass9,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,742 miles
    Test number
    884912064684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edges

  16. Pass12,375 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,375 km
    Test number
    416896283399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass5,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    5,946 miles
    Test number
    275832765012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UCU

Does LS12 UCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UCU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UCU?
The MOT on LS12 UCU is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UCU done?
LS12 UCU was recorded at 28,008 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,004 miles a year.
Has LS12 UCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UCU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 UCU find?
LS12 UCU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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