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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

HET 255MOT history

HET 255 is a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

HET 255 silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,662 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HET 255
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HET 255 was last recorded at 78,662 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2014: 10,733 miles, lower than 94,047 miles on 8 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,662 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,662 miles
  • 2025 – 71,960 miles
  • 2024 – 65,543 miles
  • 2023 – 59,565 miles
  • 2022 – 53,144 miles
  • 2021 – 47,040 miles
  • 2020 – 40,824 miles
  • 2019 – 31,549 miles
  • 2018 – 26,917 miles
  • 2017 – 21,889 miles
  • 2016 – 16,926 miles
  • 2015 – 13,349 miles
  • 2014 – 10,733 miles
  • 2013 – 94,047 miles
  • 2012 – 8,847 miles
  • 2011 – 7,435 miles
  • 2010 – 6,201 miles
  • 2009 – 5,201 miles
  • 2008 – 4,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,662 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    362045254487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail78,662 miles (+6,702)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    931884757989
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass71,960 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    182249257134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,543 miles
    Test number
    271973022050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,542 miles (+5,977)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,542 miles
    Test number
    414917824480
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass59,565 miles (+6,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    487356494402
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass53,144 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    664929945242
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust band corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass47,040 miles (+6,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    363669158364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass40,824 miles (+9,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,824 miles
    Test number
    408526474783
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass31,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    943856852934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,549 miles (+4,632)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,549 miles
    Test number
    146087171371
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass26,917 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    26,917 miles
    Test number
    790042396781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,889 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    21,889 miles
    Test number
    958945780498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,926 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,926 miles
    Test number
    388221908342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,349 miles (+2,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    529850395046
    • NoteBackbox outerskin deteriorated
  16. Pass10,733 miles (-83,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    10,733 miles
    Test number
    558289294000
    • NoteBackbox corroded
  17. Pass94,047 miles (+85,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,047 miles
    Test number
    637388893081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,847 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    8,847 miles
    Test number
    156142202160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,435 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    7,435 miles
    Test number
    608328991022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,201 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    6,201 miles
    Test number
    390928590052
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass5,201 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    5,201 miles
    Test number
    853788899081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,684 miles
    Test number
    343061308143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about HET 255

What vehicle is registration HET 255 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HET 255 on a silver petrol MINI first used on 12 Apr 2005. 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 HET 255 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HET 255 is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on HET 255?
The MOT on HET 255 is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HET 255 done?
HET 255 was recorded at 78,662 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,120 miles a year.
Has HET 255 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HET 255 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on HET 255 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on HET 255 find?
HET 255 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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