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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S12 LPRMOT history

S12 LPR is a purple petrol MINI first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S12 LPR purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,398 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LPR was last recorded at 69,398 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,064 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,334 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,398 miles
  • 2024 – 66,064 miles
  • 2023 – 63,531 miles
  • 2022 – 60,375 miles
  • 2020 – 55,227 miles
  • 2019 – 52,108 miles
  • 2018 – 49,463 miles
  • 2017 – 46,461 miles
  • 2016 – 43,680 miles
  • 2015 – 39,616 miles
  • 2013 – 37,558 miles
  • 2011 – 29,113 miles
  • 2010 – 25,441 miles
  • 2008 – 22,776 miles
  • 2007 – 9,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    777594341593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail69,394 miles (+3,330)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    201777984719
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass66,064 miles (+2,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    723289123241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass63,531 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    588661720434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass60,375 miles (+2,874)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    800552041694
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,501 miles (+2,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    398866920054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass55,227 miles (+3,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    844742922848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass52,108 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    283735938671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,105 miles (+2,642)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    587607636255
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass49,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    369436094776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,457 miles (+2,996)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,457 miles
    Test number
    704175412139
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass46,461 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    767168622878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass43,680 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    781719779105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,616 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    826616305005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass37,558 miles (+3,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,558 miles
    Test number
    246674263334
    • NoteRear exhaust box heat shield corroded
  16. Pass34,186 miles (+5,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    895763203034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail29,113 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    258912751453
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  18. Pass29,113 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,113 miles
    Test number
    428972651174
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass25,441 miles (+2,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,441 miles
    Test number
    163054900466
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly corroded
  20. Pass22,776 miles (+12,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,776 miles
    Test number
    200661058325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    9,850 miles
    Test number
    591946957384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LPR

Does S12 LPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LPR is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 LPR?
The MOT on S12 LPR is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LPR done?
S12 LPR was recorded at 69,398 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has S12 LPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LPR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 LPR 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 S12 LPR find?
S12 LPR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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