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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S12 TCFMOT history

S12 TCF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S12 TCF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,562 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 TCF was last recorded at 111,562 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,856 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,706 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,562 miles
  • 2025 – 108,856 miles
  • 2024 – 106,887 miles
  • 2023 – 103,428 miles
  • 2022 – 99,679 miles
  • 2021 – 94,810 miles
  • 2020 – 94,097 miles
  • 2019 – 92,961 miles
  • 2018 – 91,755 miles
  • 2017 – 90,517 miles
  • 2016 – 82,975 miles
  • 2015 – 67,087 miles
  • 2014 – 53,663 miles
  • 2013 – 43,564 miles
  • 2012 – 30,663 miles
  • 2011 – 24,168 miles
  • 2010 – 20,674 miles
  • 2009 – 16,327 miles
  • 2008 – 11,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    780460706587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail111,560 miles (+2,704)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,560 miles
    Test number
    397842686548
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass108,856 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    671143233336
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings defective but system still secure

  4. Fail108,856 miles (+1,969)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,856 miles
    Test number
    284103442765
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mountings defective but system still secure

  5. Pass106,887 miles (+3,459)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    567966456301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,428 miles (+3,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    634204509098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,679 miles
    Test number
    235075516963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,676 miles (+4,866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    486061757963
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass94,810 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,810 miles
    Test number
    416401621656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,097 miles (+1,136)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    160299760556
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,961 miles (+1,206)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,961 miles
    Test number
    758041165203
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass91,755 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,755 miles
    Test number
    832927128228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass90,517 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    922151651899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,501 miles (+7,526)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    638934203750
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,975 miles (+15,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    786522061775
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass67,087 miles (+13,424)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    978595095166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass53,663 miles (+1,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    337520814292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass51,764 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    376477044181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,564 miles (+12,901)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    518075643148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake discs poor
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  20. Pass30,663 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,663 miles
    Test number
    537781752182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,168 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    197729451180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,674 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,674 miles
    Test number
    793529650145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,327 miles (+4,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,327 miles
    Test number
    484233559137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,974 miles
    Test number
    260920378412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 TCF

Does S12 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 TCF is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 TCF?
The MOT on S12 TCF is valid until 10 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 TCF done?
S12 TCF was recorded at 111,562 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has S12 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 TCF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 TCF 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 TCF find?
S12 TCF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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