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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

ES 6161MOT history

ES 6161 is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

ES 6161 blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,779 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ES 6161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

ES 6161 was last recorded at 91,779 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,609 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,779 miles
  • 2024 – 91,609 miles
  • 2023 – 91,456 miles
  • 2022 – 90,897 miles
  • 2021 – 90,813 miles
  • 2020 – 90,586 miles
  • 2019 – 89,566 miles
  • 2018 – 88,604 miles
  • 2017 – 87,384 miles
  • 2016 – 85,506 miles
  • 2015 – 81,152 miles
  • 2014 – 78,394 miles
  • 2013 – 75,018 miles
  • 2012 – 70,421 miles
  • 2011 – 65,305 miles
  • 2010 – 60,736 miles
  • 2008 – 53,567 miles
  • 2007 – 44,276 miles
  • 2006 – 33,256 miles
  • 2005 – 21,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,779 miles (+170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    482721868608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,609 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,609 miles
    Test number
    280353800162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,456 miles (+559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    230028984015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,897 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    623757730541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass90,813 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    173557192668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,586 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    836085393128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,566 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,566 miles
    Test number
    899256780004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,604 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,604 miles
    Test number
    465171980137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,384 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,384 miles
    Test number
    350579017513
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass85,506 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,506 miles
    Test number
    289492528447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass81,152 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,152 miles
    Test number
    167341605126
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass78,394 miles (+3,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,394 miles
    Test number
    567386914179
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,018 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    417124023101
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail75,018 miles (+4,597)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    536214723106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass70,421 miles (+5,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    906579712163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,305 miles (+4,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    595896801142
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,736 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,736 miles
    Test number
    200776020129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail60,735 miles (+7,168)2 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    972061020166
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass53,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    992558808350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,567 miles (+9,291)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    684846108342
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass44,276 miles (+11,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    901158227360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass33,256 miles (+11,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,256 miles
    Test number
    804331516319
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass21,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    21,597 miles
    Test number
    381422115379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ES 6161

What vehicle is registration ES 6161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ES 6161 on a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2002. 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 ES 6161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ES 6161 is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on ES 6161?
The MOT on ES 6161 is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ES 6161 done?
ES 6161 was recorded at 91,779 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,518 miles a year.
Has ES 6161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ES 6161 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2013.
Has the mileage on ES 6161 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 ES 6161 find?
ES 6161 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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