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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

551 CAYMOT history

551 CAY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 44,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

551 CAY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,487 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
551 CAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

551 CAY was last recorded at 44,487 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,433 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,054 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,487 miles
  • 2025 – 42,433 miles
  • 2024 – 40,546 miles
  • 2023 – 38,620 miles
  • 2022 – 36,632 miles
  • 2021 – 34,909 miles
  • 2020 – 33,130 miles
  • 2019 – 30,808 miles
  • 2018 – 28,235 miles
  • 2017 – 23,843 miles
  • 2016 – 18,804 miles
  • 2015 – 13,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,487 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    642814456031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass42,433 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    446073971533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,546 miles (+1,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    667910484113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass38,620 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    409430063326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,632 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    335781303382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,909 miles (+1,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    324942911588
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass33,130 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,130 miles
    Test number
    617485720558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    885792036536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,808 miles (+2,573)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    751853307014
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass28,235 miles (+4,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    927221647099
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass23,843 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,843 miles
    Test number
    587143722876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,804 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,804 miles
    Test number
    562917463072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,400 miles
    Test number
    396279355177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 551 CAY

What vehicle is registration 551 CAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 551 CAY on a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Jun 2012. 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 551 CAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 551 CAY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 551 CAY?
The MOT on 551 CAY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 551 CAY done?
551 CAY was recorded at 44,487 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has 551 CAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 551 CAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on 551 CAY 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 551 CAY find?
551 CAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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