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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

C6 SPJMOT history

C6 SPJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 12 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 113,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

C6 SPJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,182 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 SPJ was last recorded at 113,182 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,788 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,394 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,182 miles
  • 2025 – 109,788 miles
  • 2024 – 105,227 miles
  • 2023 – 100,866 miles
  • 2022 – 97,545 miles
  • 2021 – 94,506 miles
  • 2020 – 91,739 miles
  • 2019 – 87,584 miles
  • 2018 – 82,946 miles
  • 2017 – 78,658 miles
  • 2016 – 74,208 miles
  • 2015 – 70,165 miles
  • 2014 – 65,886 miles
  • 2013 – 60,974 miles
  • 2012 – 55,458 miles
  • 2011 – 49,698 miles
  • 2010 – 44,127 miles
  • 2009 – 37,792 miles
  • 2008 – 31,248 miles
  • 2007 – 24,656 miles
  • 2006 – 24,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,182 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,182 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,182 miles
    Test number
    523489260991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,788 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    435861604829
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both, & brake lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail109,788 miles (+4,561)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    843906486507
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both, & brake lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,227 miles (+4,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    683519553692
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,866 miles (+3,321)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,866 miles
    Test number
    666135060931
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low tread
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet poor flow
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass97,545 miles (+3,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    973798608429
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet poor flow
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass94,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    490836427988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated & rear, cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail94,506 miles (+2,767)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    277697485834
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst under test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated & rear, cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass91,739 miles (+4,155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    828256527447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Side Walls Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,584 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    320126040905
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail87,584 miles (+4,638)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    933775828884
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass82,946 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    656508984988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater loose

  13. Fail82,946 miles (+4,288)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    484639402466
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater loose

  14. Pass78,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    324904554093
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail78,658 miles (+4,450)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    960715313973
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass74,208 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,208 miles
    Test number
    463042657331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail70,165 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    589162035151
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamps just in aim

  18. Pass70,165 miles (+4,279)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    655032235137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth headlamps just in aim

  19. Fail65,886 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    147922634138
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front spot light not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  20. Pass65,886 miles (+4,912)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    669892034175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front spot light not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  21. Fail60,974 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    607264533170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front brake slight judder

  22. Pass60,974 miles (+5,516)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    818214933126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front brake slight judder

  23. Pass55,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    585537032190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,458 miles (+5,760)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,458 miles
    Test number
    269602332162
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass49,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    257511231436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,698 miles (+5,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    408681331169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass44,127 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    951563330131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,792 miles (+6,544)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,792 miles
    Test number
    363527629159
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low on n/s
    • NoteHigh level rear brake light not connected

  29. Pass31,248 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,248 miles
    Test number
    481239228126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail31,108 miles (+6,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,108 miles
    Test number
    183340928130
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  31. Pass24,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    274031827192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail24,638 miles (+473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,638 miles
    Test number
    280271827472
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  33. Pass24,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,165 miles
    Test number
    414957236119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 SPJ

Does C6 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 SPJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 SPJ?
The MOT on C6 SPJ is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 SPJ done?
C6 SPJ was recorded at 113,182 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has C6 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 SPJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 SPJ 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 C6 SPJ find?
C6 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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