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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

T12 LELMOT history

T12 LEL is a blue diesel MINI first used on 5 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,009 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 LEL was last recorded at 84,009 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,288 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,721 miles
Average per year
6,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,009 miles
  • 2025 – 77,288 miles
  • 2024 – 71,399 miles
  • 2023 – 64,361 miles
  • 2022 – 58,253 miles
  • 2021 – 51,429 miles
  • 2020 – 44,242 miles
  • 2019 – 37,795 miles
  • 2018 – 31,221 miles
  • 2017 – 23,609 miles
  • 2016 – 14,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,009 miles (+6,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    483857029316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass77,288 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    761928250794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass71,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    678639406779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail71,399 miles (+7,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    977920337784
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass64,361 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    393118497005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,358 miles (+6,105)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    485032469890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad breaking up. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened significantly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass58,253 miles (+6,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    125364515862
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    191677495805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,429 miles (+7,187)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    747115706280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass44,242 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    835546943005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,795 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,795 miles
    Test number
    408883932560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,221 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    202799958580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,609 miles (+8,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,609 miles
    Test number
    310364344794
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner side (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass14,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,833 miles
    Test number
    708234100924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 LEL

Does T12 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 LEL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 LEL?
The MOT on T12 LEL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 LEL done?
T12 LEL was recorded at 84,009 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
Has T12 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 LEL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 LEL 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 LEL find?
T12 LEL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front coil spring corroded; rear coil spring corroded both.

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