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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

4 PVJMOT history

4 PVJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

4 PVJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,899 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 PVJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 PVJ was last recorded at 102,899 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,893 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,899 miles
  • 2024 – 100,862 miles
  • 2023 – 99,038 miles
  • 2022 – 92,984 miles
  • 2021 – 88,519 miles
  • 2020 – 85,036 miles
  • 2019 – 79,952 miles
  • 2018 – 73,922 miles
  • 2017 – 69,619 miles
  • 2016 – 63,928 miles
  • 2015 – 58,032 miles
  • 2014 – 53,071 miles
  • 2013 – 47,166 miles
  • 2012 – 42,126 miles
  • 2011 – 36,177 miles
  • 2010 – 32,449 miles
  • 2009 – 28,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,899 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,899 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    141378117467
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,893 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    582674954318
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass100,862 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,862 miles
    Test number
    294984066240
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,857 miles (+1,819)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,857 miles
    Test number
    738194152507
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,038 miles (+6,054)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    532103300616
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,984 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    972705488813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,966 miles (+4,447)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,966 miles
    Test number
    420665003763
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,519 miles
    Test number
    586409910264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,518 miles (+3,482)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    620809271977
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass85,036 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    254618987062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail85,036 miles (+23)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,036 miles
    Test number
    971285972040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail85,013 miles (+5,061)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,013 miles
    Test number
    447212560469
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    916353980879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,952 miles (+6,030)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    284438906042
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass73,922 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    628033407366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,619 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    513647133940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass63,928 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    524948368148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,032 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    159606739958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,071 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    857560284278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,515 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    115011314269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded not leaking
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to split at seam
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  21. Fail52,515 miles (+5,349)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    447350314250
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded not leaking
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to split at seam
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  22. Pass47,166 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    256732213212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail47,065 miles (+4,939)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    715425983103
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil level low

  24. Pass42,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    688584682186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail42,125 miles (+5,948)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    999404082117
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass36,177 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    375029381192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,449 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    472882120462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,495 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    392065719347
    • NoteRear number plate dirty at the top

Questions about 4 PVJ

What vehicle is registration 4 PVJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 PVJ on a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Oct 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 PVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 PVJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 4 PVJ?
The MOT on 4 PVJ is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 PVJ done?
4 PVJ was recorded at 102,899 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,656 miles a year.
Has 4 PVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 PVJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 4 PVJ 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 4 PVJ find?
4 PVJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres.

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