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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S12 PMAMOT history

S12 PMA is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S12 PMA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,781 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 PMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 PMA was last recorded at 74,781 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 4,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,684 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,097 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,781 miles
  • 2025 – 70,684 miles
  • 2024 – 70,669 miles
  • 2022 – 70,601 miles
  • 2021 – 58,316 miles
  • 2019 – 46,686 miles
  • 2018 – 44,820 miles
  • 2017 – 42,855 miles
  • 2016 – 40,155 miles
  • 2015 – 32,961 miles
  • 2014 – 24,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,781 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,781 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,781 miles
    Test number
    526963236127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,684 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,684 miles
    Test number
    301342713161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail70,682 miles (+13)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,682 miles
    Test number
    168056666622
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass70,669 miles (+68)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    679976152262
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass70,601 miles (+12,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    998751308569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,316 miles (+6,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    204804492630
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  7. Pass52,132 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,132 miles
    Test number
    528331407504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,686 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    645077871164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,820 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    963851390516
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,855 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    534462514222
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn unevenly

  11. Pass40,155 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    361073548278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail40,155 miles (+7,194)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    929539011601
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass32,961 miles (+8,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    977858668484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass24,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    316112584490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,342 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    938822884286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 PMA

Does S12 PMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 PMA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 PMA?
The MOT on S12 PMA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 PMA done?
S12 PMA was recorded at 74,781 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has S12 PMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 PMA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 PMA 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 PMA find?
S12 PMA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod.

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