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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

CAT 2MOT history

CAT 2 is a green petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

CAT 2 green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,125 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CAT 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CAT 2 was last recorded at 52,125 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,572 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
2,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,125 miles
  • 2024 – 51,572 miles
  • 2022 – 47,678 miles
  • 2021 – 45,252 miles
  • 2020 – 43,138 miles
  • 2018 – 43,138 miles
  • 2017 – 42,860 miles
  • 2016 – 41,722 miles
  • 2015 – 39,504 miles
  • 2014 – 37,033 miles
  • 2013 – 35,651 miles
  • 2012 – 32,262 miles
  • 2011 – 29,328 miles
  • 2010 – 27,027 miles
  • 2009 – 22,605 miles
  • 2008 – 17,967 miles
  • 2007 – 13,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,125 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,125 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    275962354395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,572 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    810584321431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,628 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,628 miles
    Test number
    267001560764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Pass47,678 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    152454310122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,252 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,252 miles
    Test number
    902218574936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    727990163826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,138 miles (+278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,138 miles
    Test number
    179946532464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,860 miles (+1,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    770204464154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass41,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    443848677278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail41,722 miles (+2,218)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    868832580264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass39,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    689510838217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,504 miles (+2,471)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    160056460763
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass37,033 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    295771684230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,651 miles (+3,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    236539563299
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass32,262 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,262 miles
    Test number
    319463862202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,328 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,328 miles
    Test number
    147655161240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    314371980299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,027 miles (+4,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    250960580245
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass22,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    881950099199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,605 miles (+4,638)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    943520299148
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass17,967 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,967 miles
    Test number
    710608188014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    13,435 miles
    Test number
    883019177071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail13,435 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,435 miles
    Test number
    944169477083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about CAT 2

What vehicle is registration CAT 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CAT 2 on a green petrol MINI first used on 21 Nov 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CAT 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CAT 2 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on CAT 2?
The MOT on CAT 2 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CAT 2 done?
CAT 2 was recorded at 52,125 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,070 miles a year.
Has CAT 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CAT 2 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on CAT 2 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 CAT 2 find?
CAT 2 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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