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Orange · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

C5 LTEMOT history

C5 LTE is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 111,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,614 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LTE was last recorded at 111,614 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,490 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,124 miles
Average per year
9,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,614 miles
  • 2025 – 107,490 miles
  • 2024 – 99,784 miles
  • 2023 – 90,966 miles
  • 2022 – 82,020 miles
  • 2021 – 70,206 miles
  • 2020 – 61,684 miles
  • 2019 – 50,889 miles
  • 2018 – 38,769 miles
  • 2017 – 29,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    891634299825
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail111,614 miles (+4,124)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    708048028830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass107,490 miles (+7,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,490 miles
    Test number
    527162635775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,784 miles (+8,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    762641260592
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,966 miles (+8,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,966 miles
    Test number
    447952112029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,020 miles (+11,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    816766297013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass70,206 miles (+8,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,206 miles
    Test number
    693389626033
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass61,684 miles (+10,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    497654528970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    921569859857
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing but not fully affecting drivers view.
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracked but not showing cords time of test.
  10. Fail50,889 miles (+12,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,889 miles
    Test number
    878943307131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing but not fully affecting drivers view.
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre cracked but not showing cords time of test.
  11. Pass38,769 miles (+9,436)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,769 miles
    Test number
    638255471528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass29,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,333 miles
    Test number
    821151582409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LTE

Does C5 LTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LTE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LTE?
The MOT on C5 LTE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LTE done?
C5 LTE was recorded at 111,614 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,110 miles a year.
Has C5 LTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LTE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LTE 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 LTE find?
C5 LTE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; offside rear tyre slightly damaged slight misshape inner edge.

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