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L5 PYO

2012 Mini Roadster

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Roadster45,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PYO
MakeMini
ModelRoadster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,934 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces but still o/k (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,585 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in sidewalls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,336 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 58,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle flushed out. congealed contamination on micro filter. (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,941 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Roadster?

Based on 30,054 MOT tests across 2,862 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
3,814
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,862
On UK Roads
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L5 PYO is a 2012 Mini Roadster in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 45,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 PYO registered?

L5 PYO is a 2012 Mini Roadster, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for L5 PYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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