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White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

S12 SHLMOT history

S12 SHL is a white diesel MINI first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

S12 SHL white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,926 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SHL was last recorded at 87,926 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2024: 86,839 miles, lower than 86,854 miles on 15 Aug 2024.

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
87,874 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,926 miles
  • 2025 – 87,003 miles
  • 2024 – 86,839 miles
  • 2023 – 81,787 miles
  • 2022 – 78,161 miles
  • 2021 – 73,374 miles
  • 2020 – 70,860 miles
  • 2019 – 69,912 miles
  • 2018 – 68,742 miles
  • 2017 – 64,672 miles
  • 2016 – 59,725 miles
  • 2015 – 54,317 miles
  • 2014 – 42,218 miles
  • 2013 – 29,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,926 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern fuzzy but compliant for cut-off and kick-up (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,926 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    303514560579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern fuzzy but compliant for cut-off and kick-up (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail87,874 miles (+871)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    652061166210
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,003 miles (+164)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    837856018376
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs slight surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,839 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    319989956159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,854 miles (+5,067)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    457688550105
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    454690445364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,783 miles (+3,622)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,783 miles
    Test number
    501462252465
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  8. Pass78,161 miles (+4,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,161 miles
    Test number
    791062723339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,374 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    182837607147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,860 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,860 miles
    Test number
    422442170453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,912 miles (+1,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,912 miles
    Test number
    492259401833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,742 miles (+4,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    129123274357
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass64,672 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,672 miles
    Test number
    125377742172
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  14. Pass59,725 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    608533595668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,317 miles (+12,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    288700425114
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass42,218 miles (+12,841)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,218 miles
    Test number
    539874114134
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • NoteTPMS light is on

  17. Pass29,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    299986013122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SHL

Does S12 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SHL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SHL?
The MOT on S12 SHL is valid until 17 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 SHL done?
S12 SHL was recorded at 87,926 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has S12 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SHL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 SHL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 SHL find?
S12 SHL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern fuzzy but compliant for cut-off and kick-up.

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