MINI
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
C8 LUHMOT history
C8 LUH is a black petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 160,208 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 LUH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 4 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 LUH was last recorded at 160,208 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,207 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,208 miles
- 2025 – 150,283 miles
- 2024 – 138,551 miles
- 2023 – 132,519 miles
- 2022 – 131,367 miles
- 2021 – 126,689 miles
- 2020 – 121,430 miles
- 2019 – 114,442 miles
- 2018 – 104,807 miles
- 2017 – 100,018 miles
- 2016 – 93,391 miles
- 2015 – 89,736 miles
- 2014 – 86,148 miles
- 2013 – 84,930 miles
- 2012 – 81,024 miles
- 2011 – 79,193 miles
- 2010 – 72,429 miles
- 2009 – 69,316 miles
- 2008 – 61,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,208 miles
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure lambda wiring harness,above anti roll bar. (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cleaning device inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear braided brake line insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,208 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 160,208 miles
- Test number
- 791303046867
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure lambda wiring harness,above anti roll bar. (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cleaning device inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear braided brake line insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,207 miles (+9,924)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,207 miles
- Test number
- 591864930256
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure lambda wiring harness,above anti roll bar. (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp cleaning device inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear braided brake line insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,283 miles (+11,732)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 150,283 miles
- Test number
- 214911571054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,551 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 138,551 miles
- Test number
- 623612177900
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail138,530 miles (+6,011)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,530 miles
- Test number
- 882592546993
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,519 miles (+1,152)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 132,519 miles
- Test number
- 193873977439
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,367 miles (+4,678)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,367 miles
- Test number
- 512430038846
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,689 miles (+5,259)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 126,689 miles
- Test number
- 946931334578
- AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
Pass121,430 miles (+6,988)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 121,430 miles
- Test number
- 440276237393
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass114,442 miles (+9,635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 114,442 miles
- Test number
- 223826278985
- AdvisoryEngine Cover Under Trays Fitted
- AdvisoryUnder Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded
Pass104,807 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,807 miles
- Test number
- 235367935979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,704 miles (+4,686)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,704 miles
- Test number
- 488373874903
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass100,018 miles (+6,627)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 100,018 miles
- Test number
- 645954346020
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust poor condition
Pass93,391 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,391 miles
- Test number
- 573678732266
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroding
Fail93,391 miles (+3,655)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,391 miles
- Test number
- 189804342957
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroding
Pass89,736 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,736 miles
- Test number
- 158011265438
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,148 miles (+1,218)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 86,148 miles
- Test number
- 896582964092
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,930 miles (+3,906)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 84,930 miles
- Test number
- 106758663435
- NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly
- NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
Pass81,024 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 81,024 miles
- Test number
- 405363712009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.
Fail81,024 miles (+1,831)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,024 miles
- Test number
- 839343612052
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded.
Pass79,193 miles (+3,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 79,193 miles
- Test number
- 936841521096
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,189 miles (+3,760)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,189 miles
- Test number
- 377070021049
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteRear discs slightly worn and corroded
Pass72,429 miles (+3,113)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 72,429 miles
- Test number
- 423525610079
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,316 miles (+7,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 69,316 miles
- Test number
- 771651449105
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,538 miles
- Test number
- 152634108211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 LUH
- Does C8 LUH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LUH is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 LUH?
- The MOT on C8 LUH is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 LUH done?
- C8 LUH was recorded at 160,208 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
- Has C8 LUH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 LUH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 LUH 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 LUH find?
- C8 LUH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside electrical wiring insecure lambda wiring harness,above anti roll bar.; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.
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