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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.

C8 CSW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass113,974 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass86,000 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,000 miles
    Test number
    334550404877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. Pass40,470 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,470 miles
    Test number
    803931168766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,982 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,982 miles
    Test number
    428089500295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,529 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    585943285021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,568 miles (+6,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,568 miles
    Test number
    149283474060
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. 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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