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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

ESV 618MOT history

ESV 618 is an orange petrol MINI first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

ESV 618 orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,172 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESV 618
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESV 618 was last recorded at 98,172 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,277 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,172 miles
  • 2025 – 97,277 miles
  • 2024 – 96,186 miles
  • 2022 – 95,119 miles
  • 2021 – 93,991 miles
  • 2020 – 92,268 miles
  • 2019 – 90,126 miles
  • 2018 – 87,375 miles
  • 2017 – 84,315 miles
  • 2016 – 80,397 miles
  • 2015 – 75,846 miles
  • 2014 – 60,974 miles
  • 2013 – 47,549 miles
  • 2012 – 34,494 miles
  • 2011 – 23,492 miles
  • 2010 – 16,946 miles
  • 2009 – 12,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,172 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front wishbone bushes slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,172 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,172 miles
    Test number
    209259715536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,277 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    332177473744
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,186 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,186 miles
    Test number
    695649981232
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes slight play

  4. Fail96,181 miles (+1,062)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,181 miles
    Test number
    610346027616
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone bushes slight play

  5. Pass95,119 miles (+1,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    154664066011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass93,991 miles (+1,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    765967978323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass92,268 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    719011086546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail92,265 miles (+2,139)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,265 miles
    Test number
    240568715231
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass90,126 miles (+2,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    660099305967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,375 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    732966262005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,315 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    119988177058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,397 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,397 miles
    Test number
    278317523730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,846 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    764067467168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail75,815 miles (+14,841)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    393373145745
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,974 miles (+13,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,974 miles
    Test number
    565349264255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,549 miles (+13,055)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    667266653270
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor condition

  17. Pass34,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,494 miles
    Test number
    505838462292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,494 miles (+11,002)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,494 miles
    Test number
    566898462231
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass23,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,492 miles
    Test number
    289840781245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,492 miles (+6,546)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,492 miles
    Test number
    767826571232
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass16,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,946 miles
    Test number
    360489830445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,946 miles (+4,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,946 miles
    Test number
    511269630263
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass12,427 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,427 miles
    Test number
    804335659108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Questions about ESV 618

What vehicle is registration ESV 618 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESV 618 on an orange petrol MINI first used on 18 May 2006. 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 ESV 618 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESV 618 is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESV 618?
The MOT on ESV 618 is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESV 618 done?
ESV 618 was recorded at 98,172 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has ESV 618 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESV 618 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on ESV 618 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 ESV 618 find?
ESV 618 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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