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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T12 AYEMOT history

T12 AYE is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
101,274 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 AYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 AYE was last recorded at 101,274 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,177 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,274 miles
  • 2024 – 99,074 miles
  • 2023 – 96,723 miles
  • 2022 – 95,377 miles
  • 2021 – 94,629 miles
  • 2020 – 92,785 miles
  • 2019 – 87,704 miles
  • 2018 – 81,467 miles
  • 2017 – 76,798 miles
  • 2016 – 72,612 miles
  • 2015 – 68,792 miles
  • 2014 – 65,657 miles
  • 2013 – 60,240 miles
  • 2012 – 57,745 miles
  • 2011 – 57,726 miles
  • 2010 – 53,100 miles
  • 2009 – 44,654 miles
  • 2008 – 30,420 miles
  • 2007 – 22,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,274 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,274 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    583271837208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,177 miles (+2,103)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    389342137080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,074 miles
    Test number
    946797394851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail99,074 miles (+2,351)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,074 miles
    Test number
    690161532940
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,723 miles (+1,346)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,723 miles
    Test number
    997048399370
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    499496771945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail95,377 miles (+748)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    814468240434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,629 miles (+1,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,629 miles
    Test number
    540392981135
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    845935958851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,785 miles (+5,081)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,785 miles
    Test number
    724027628947
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,704 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,704 miles
    Test number
    177473300141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail87,630 miles (+6,163)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,630 miles
    Test number
    875591895654
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass81,467 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,467 miles
    Test number
    659063253634
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail81,411 miles (+4,613)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,411 miles
    Test number
    238355256616
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass76,798 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    501044723842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,797 miles (+4,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,797 miles
    Test number
    347500691753
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass72,612 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    598795824399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box in poor condition

  18. Pass68,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,792 miles
    Test number
    636177495073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail68,791 miles (+3,134)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    278027395009
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    116603294048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,657 miles (+5,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    725722594061
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass60,240 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    169772093051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass57,745 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    185603992469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass57,726 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,726 miles
    Test number
    515376371253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,100 miles (+8,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    724565040258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass44,654 miles (+14,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,654 miles
    Test number
    273027259287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,420 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    954836058255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,766 miles
    Test number
    102716457243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 AYE

Does T12 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 AYE expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 AYE?
The MOT on T12 AYE expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 AYE done?
T12 AYE was recorded at 101,274 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has T12 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 AYE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 AYE 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 T12 AYE find?
T12 AYE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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