Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Lml Star Deluxe?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Lml Star Deluxe?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Lml Star Deluxe?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Lml Star Deluxe reliable?

Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles, the 2012 Lml Star Deluxe has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Lml Star Deluxe?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lml Star Deluxe (2012)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.4% first-time pass rate

2012 Lml Star Deluxe

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2012 Lml Star Deluxe. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 LML Star Deluxe passes its MOT at 84.4%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at 11.6%—this is a reassuring starting point for a budget scooter. However, the median CarHunch score of 50 signals middling reliability overall, and owners should expect roughly one failure and two advisories per test, suggesting maintenance costs aren't trivial despite the low purchase price.

At just under 4,700 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old vehicle, these machines are genuinely low-use, which partly explains the decent pass rate but doesn't guarantee future durability. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the engine's condition (since these stars rack up few miles, a high-mileage example has been hard-ridden) and test the brakes and electrical systems thoroughly, as these typically trigger the advisories you'll see at test time.

We have limited data for the 2012 Lml Star Deluxe — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.93

Over 6.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 2k–8k

For context

These stats describe 215 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,059 Lml Star Deluxe vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 21.1%

434

Blue 16.8%

345

Red 12.9%

266

White 11.6%

239

Silver 11.3%

232

Green 9.3%

192

Cream 5.3%

109

Orange 5%

102

Grey 3.8%

Yellow 1.6%

Multi-colour 0.8%

Purple 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Lml Star Deluxe vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,706

typical

2,456

low mileage

8,029

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Lml Star Deluxe vehicles fall between 2,456 and 8,029 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 2,456 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 2,456–8,029 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Lml Star Deluxes sit.

⚠ Over 10,839 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Lml Star Deluxe — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2012 Lml Star Deluxes are still active.

Numbers are declining — 67 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.93

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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