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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S12 SAYMOT history

S12 SAY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,328 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SAY was last recorded at 65,328 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 7,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,241 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,087 miles
Average per year
4,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,328 miles
  • 2025 – 58,241 miles
  • 2024 – 55,103 miles
  • 2023 – 52,291 miles
  • 2022 – 50,071 miles
  • 2021 – 40,975 miles
  • 2020 – 35,707 miles
  • 2019 – 29,198 miles
  • 2018 – 23,821 miles
  • 2017 – 19,719 miles
  • 2016 – 15,565 miles
  • 2015 – 12,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,328 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,328 miles (+7,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    192163634126
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass58,241 miles (+3,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    459583375513
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  3. Pass55,103 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    686969243694
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and outer sill covers fitted
  4. Pass52,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    890365699287
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  5. Fail52,291 miles (+2,220)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,291 miles
    Test number
    166405394482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  6. Pass50,071 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    152168405525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,975 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    154644515771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,707 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    829572439863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,198 miles (+5,377)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,198 miles
    Test number
    251290726721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,821 miles (+4,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,821 miles
    Test number
    936245809008
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass19,719 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    320119407393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,565 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,565 miles
    Test number
    839290316818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,613 miles
    Test number
    219475565066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SAY

Does S12 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SAY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SAY?
The MOT on S12 SAY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 SAY done?
S12 SAY was recorded at 65,328 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
Has S12 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 SAY 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 SAY find?
S12 SAY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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