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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

J8 SCAMOT history

J8 SCA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 41,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

J8 SCA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
41,642 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SCA was last recorded at 41,642 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,911 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
731 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,642 miles
  • 2025 – 40,911 miles
  • 2024 – 39,885 miles
  • 2023 – 38,238 miles
  • 2022 – 36,726 miles
  • 2021 – 34,654 miles
  • 2020 – 32,782 miles
  • 2019 – 29,596 miles
  • 2018 – 27,311 miles
  • 2017 – 25,546 miles
  • 2016 – 24,054 miles
  • 2015 – 21,885 miles
  • 2014 – 18,405 miles
  • 2013 – 15,093 miles
  • 2012 – 11,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,642 miles (+731)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    184104021434
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,911 miles (+1,026)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    369485045527
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,885 miles (+1,647)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,885 miles
    Test number
    618951071516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass38,238 miles (+1,512)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,238 miles
    Test number
    920857067611
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc gaurd corroded

  5. Pass36,726 miles (+2,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    187977416259
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass34,654 miles (+1,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,654 miles
    Test number
    186617444010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,782 miles (+3,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    840405713411
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass29,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    326009985406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail29,596 miles (+2,285)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,596 miles
    Test number
    474911604343
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass27,311 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,311 miles
    Test number
    927242597845
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

  11. Pass25,546 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,546 miles
    Test number
    951136694419
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very perished and tread splitting.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on both shoulders

  12. Pass24,054 miles (+2,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,054 miles
    Test number
    386963386204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces have corrosion lip (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass21,885 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    197416405153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,405 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,405 miles
    Test number
    627222794081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,093 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,093 miles
    Test number
    928012293064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,764 miles
    Test number
    205268202157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SCA

Does J8 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 SCA is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 SCA?
The MOT on J8 SCA is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 SCA done?
J8 SCA was recorded at 41,642 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has J8 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SCA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 SCA 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 J8 SCA find?
J8 SCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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