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Green · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

C16 MBLMOT history

C16 MBL is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 15 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 58,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

C16 MBL green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,752 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C16 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C16 MBL was last recorded at 58,752 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,182 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,570 miles
Average per year
5,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,752 miles
  • 2025 – 56,182 miles
  • 2024 – 51,344 miles
  • 2023 – 44,401 miles
  • 2022 – 39,248 miles
  • 2021 – 32,899 miles
  • 2020 – 29,351 miles
  • 2019 – 24,239 miles
  • 2018 – 19,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,752 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Horn Control Has Intermittent Fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Secured By Cable Ties

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,752 miles (+2,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,752 miles
    Test number
    553078407292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass56,182 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    773018461364
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Secured By Cable Ties (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn Control Has Intermittent Fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail56,182 miles (+4,838)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    520684633588
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Secured By Cable Ties (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn Control Has Intermittent Fault
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    290760126221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,344 miles (+6,943)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    390859038258
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass44,401 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    528101452116
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass39,248 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    372388119521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,225 miles (+6,326)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    193039757482
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    349030657261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,899 miles (+3,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    411858451753
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    119552493621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,351 miles (+5,112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    951892490414
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPun nsr

  13. Pass24,239 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,239 miles
    Test number
    482808779137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    251502582455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C16 MBL

Does C16 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C16 MBL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C16 MBL?
The MOT on C16 MBL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C16 MBL done?
C16 MBL was recorded at 58,752 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,247 miles a year.
Has C16 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C16 MBL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on C16 MBL 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 C16 MBL find?
C16 MBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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