
MINI
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc
C8 CSWMOT history
C8 CSW is a black petrol MINI first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 113,974 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,510 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 CSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 24 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 CSW was last recorded at 113,974 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,974 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,510 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,974 miles
- 2025 – 104,290 miles
- 2024 – 96,111 miles
- 2023 – 88,260 miles
- 2022 – 86,000 miles
- 2021 – 80,972 miles
- 2020 – 73,371 miles
- 2019 – 65,144 miles
- 2018 – 52,082 miles
- 2017 – 40,470 miles
- 2016 – 33,982 miles
- 2015 – 27,529 miles
- 2014 – 18,568 miles
- 2013 – 12,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measuring at 1.6mm, centre of tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,974 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 113,974 miles
- Test number
- 817243228434
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,974 miles (+9,684)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,974 miles
- Test number
- 300756045264
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to ‘blowing exhaust’ (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, front and rear. Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,290 miles (+8,179)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,290 miles
- Test number
- 321759096943
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust front flexi pipe
Pass96,111 miles (+7,851)4 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,111 miles
- Test number
- 912912351599
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass88,260 miles (+2,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 88,260 miles
- Test number
- 616899171909
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront subframe has slight surface corrosion.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,000 miles (+5,028)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,000 miles
- Test number
- 334550404877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,972 miles (+36)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 80,972 miles
- Test number
- 693639094010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measuring at 1.6mm, centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measuring at 1.6mm, centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,936 miles (+7,565)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,936 miles
- Test number
- 439265639942
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measuring at 1.6mm, centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread measuring at 1.6mm, centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,371 miles (+8,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,371 miles
- Test number
- 594861875829
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,144 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 65,144 miles
- Test number
- 927465473294
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail65,117 miles (+13,035)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,117 miles
- Test number
- 443158557282
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass52,082 miles (+11,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,082 miles
- Test number
- 903960292363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45 17.replace as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,470 miles (+6,488)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,470 miles
- Test number
- 803931168766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,982 miles (+6,453)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,982 miles
- Test number
- 428089500295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,529 miles (+8,961)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 27,529 miles
- Test number
- 585943285021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,568 miles (+6,372)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 18,568 miles
- Test number
- 149283474060
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass12,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 12,196 miles
- Test number
- 507002373012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 CSW
- Does C8 CSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CSW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 CSW?
- The MOT on C8 CSW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 CSW done?
- C8 CSW was recorded at 113,974 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,510 miles a year.
- Has C8 CSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 CSW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 CSW 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 C8 CSW find?
- C8 CSW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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