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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

J6 SDOMOT history

J6 SDO is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 12 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
124,192 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SDO was last recorded at 124,192 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,928 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,264 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,192 miles
  • 2025 – 121,928 miles
  • 2024 – 120,666 miles
  • 2022 – 119,469 miles
  • 2021 – 116,909 miles
  • 2020 – 105,083 miles
  • 2019 – 95,705 miles
  • 2018 – 87,554 miles
  • 2017 – 81,436 miles
  • 2016 – 77,650 miles
  • 2015 – 75,226 miles
  • 2014 – 72,870 miles
  • 2013 – 67,025 miles
  • 2012 – 55,437 miles
  • 2011 – 45,180 miles
  • 2010 – 41,235 miles
  • 2009 – 28,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,192 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear reverse lamp in-op

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,192 miles (+2,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,192 miles
    Test number
    756753057252
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,928 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    983386103270
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 reverse lamp in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail121,918 miles (+1,252)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    616704893318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 reverse lamp in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass120,666 miles (+1,197)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    778905444402
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner drive shaft gaiters damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass119,469 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    961869262498
    • AdvisoryBad Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryBoth Front inner drive shaft gaiters damp (O/S/F Twisted)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded

  6. Fail119,469 miles (+2,560)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    674606185843
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryBoth Front inner drive shaft gaiters damp (O/S/F Twisted)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion noted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust box corroded

  7. Pass116,909 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    843982310419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,512 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    864385091097
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back busg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail113,512 miles (+8,429)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    795120780276
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back busg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass105,083 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    105,083 miles
    Test number
    299506485361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail104,991 miles (+9,286)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    107854760424
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass95,705 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    577890282204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail95,685 miles (+8,131)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    806223047545
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass87,554 miles (+6,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    730571042346
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is starting to wear on inner edge,ok at test.

  15. Pass81,436 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,436 miles
    Test number
    532631342764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,650 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    814106642543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,642 miles (+2,416)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    884548540699
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Split rim (4.2.A.1e)

  18. Pass75,226 miles (+2,356)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    386232605430
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust outer skin corroded.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  19. Pass72,870 miles (+5,845)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    245454984423
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteRear bushes of both front lower suspension arms deteriorated.
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  20. Pass67,025 miles (+11,588)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    438546283177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,437 miles (+10,257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,437 miles
    Test number
    917937482132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,180 miles (+3,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    365050871447
    • NoteO/s and n/s front wiper blades splitting

  23. Pass41,235 miles (+13,023)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,235 miles
    Test number
    132843370250
    • NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge, 205/45/17v
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge, 205/45/17v
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge, 205/45/17v
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread out of shape on inner edge, 205/45/17v
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass28,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,212 miles
    Test number
    274555679268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J6 SDO

Does J6 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SDO is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SDO?
The MOT on J6 SDO is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SDO done?
J6 SDO was recorded at 124,192 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has J6 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SDO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on J6 SDO 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 J6 SDO find?
J6 SDO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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