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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

C8 GCCMOT history

C8 GCC is a silver diesel MINI first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

C8 GCC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GCC was last recorded at 125,213 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,968 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,245 miles
Average per year
7,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,213 miles
  • 2025 – 121,968 miles
  • 2024 – 119,146 miles
  • 2023 – 116,479 miles
  • 2022 – 113,968 miles
  • 2021 – 112,671 miles
  • 2019 – 105,754 miles
  • 2018 – 91,088 miles
  • 2017 – 78,845 miles
  • 2016 – 59,000 miles
  • 2015 – 37,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    540612563253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail125,213 miles (+3,245)1 dangerous4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,213 miles
    Test number
    115808009976
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,968 miles (+33)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    552336546322
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail121,935 miles (+2,789)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,935 miles
    Test number
    499757721348
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass119,146 miles (+2,667)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,146 miles
    Test number
    959598214426
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass116,479 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    367530917418
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,479 miles (+2,511)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    517606991846
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,968 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,968 miles
    Test number
    202524456156
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,968 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,968 miles
    Test number
    157201688989
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,671 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,671 miles
    Test number
    384697140639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush wearing out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush wearing out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail112,671 miles (+6,917)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,671 miles
    Test number
    417402838474
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush wearing out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush wearing out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass105,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,754 miles
    Test number
    906655163485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,747 miles (+14,659)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,747 miles
    Test number
    984261892799
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    586438182515
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail91,088 miles (+12,243)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    247732443916
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    590995396173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail78,840 miles (+19,840)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    595032438023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r17 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,000 miles (+21,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    455463879395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass37,133 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,133 miles
    Test number
    676800375002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C8 GCC

Does C8 GCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GCC is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GCC?
The MOT on C8 GCC is valid until 21 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 GCC done?
C8 GCC was recorded at 125,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,663 miles a year.
Has C8 GCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GCC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 GCC 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 GCC find?
C8 GCC passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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