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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc

ART 2MOT history

ART 2 is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 8 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 27,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

ART 2 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,020 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ART 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ART 2 was last recorded at 27,020 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,627 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,393 miles
Average per year
2,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,020 miles
  • 2025 – 25,627 miles
  • 2024 – 23,985 miles
  • 2023 – 21,317 miles
  • 2022 – 18,506 miles
  • 2021 – 14,916 miles
  • 2020 – 13,479 miles
  • 2019 – 11,971 miles
  • 2018 – 9,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter cap.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,020 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    220732289881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass25,627 miles (+1,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    25,627 miles
    Test number
    297590618120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass23,985 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    336082716606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,317 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    21,317 miles
    Test number
    353095381373
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail21,317 miles (+2,811)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,317 miles
    Test number
    655809377770
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover no longer preventing ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass18,506 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,506 miles
    Test number
    353064785980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,916 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    14,916 miles
    Test number
    993209643434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,479 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,479 miles
    Test number
    123025267686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,971 miles (+2,261)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    11,971 miles
    Test number
    583200925295
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass9,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    9,710 miles
    Test number
    726315302573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ART 2

What vehicle is registration ART 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ART 2 on a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 8 Sept 2015. 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 ART 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ART 2 is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ART 2?
The MOT on ART 2 is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ART 2 done?
ART 2 was recorded at 27,020 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,168 miles a year.
Has ART 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ART 2 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on ART 2 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 ART 2 find?
ART 2 passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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