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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

C5 DFAMOT history

C5 DFA is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

C5 DFA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,855 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DFA was last recorded at 90,855 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,376 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,855 miles
  • 2025 – 90,376 miles
  • 2024 – 87,886 miles
  • 2023 – 80,572 miles
  • 2022 – 74,102 miles
  • 2020 – 70,082 miles
  • 2019 – 67,884 miles
  • 2018 – 65,321 miles
  • 2017 – 63,315 miles
  • 2016 – 59,516 miles
  • 2015 – 48,251 miles
  • 2014 – 38,055 miles
  • 2013 – 28,686 miles
  • 2012 – 21,492 miles
  • 2011 – 15,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,855 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/back box leaking exhaust gas.
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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, 2019–2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,855 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    935552620153
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/back box leaking exhaust gas.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass90,376 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    361032790027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,375 miles (+132)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    682546443493
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Fail90,243 miles (+2,357)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    728777860325
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,886 miles (+7,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,886 miles
    Test number
    971981660722
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,572 miles (+6,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    428597292891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,102 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    282841789623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,082 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    249560708902
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail70,034 miles (+2,150)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,034 miles
    Test number
    446039506096
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass67,884 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,884 miles
    Test number
    610045740984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,883 miles (+2,562)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    642899131122
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    720630085287
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail65,312 miles (+1,997)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    500537853444
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass63,315 miles (+3,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    613204779261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass59,516 miles (+11,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    276248970184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,251 miles (+10,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    377257915404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass38,055 miles (+9,369)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    639705784124
    • NoteOil leak engine
    • NoteSlight fluid leak power steering pipe

  18. Pass28,686 miles (+7,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    975900873109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,492 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    806971272143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing
    • NoteSlight lip on all discs

  20. Fail21,492 miles (+5,798)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,492 miles
    Test number
    275841572434
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing
    • NoteSlight lip on all discs

  21. Pass15,694 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,694 miles
    Test number
    897783571113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

  22. Fail15,694 miles2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,694 miles
    Test number
    746732871157
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about C5 DFA

Does C5 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DFA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DFA?
The MOT on C5 DFA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DFA done?
C5 DFA was recorded at 90,855 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has C5 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DFA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 DFA 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 C5 DFA find?
C5 DFA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust system corroded/back box leaking exhaust gas.; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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