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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L11 AOSMOT history

L11 AOS is a silver petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L11 AOS silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,155 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 AOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 AOS was last recorded at 122,155 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,045 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,155 miles
  • 2025 – 120,014 miles
  • 2024 – 117,806 miles
  • 2023 – 115,392 miles
  • 2022 – 111,117 miles
  • 2021 – 107,964 miles
  • 2020 – 102,276 miles
  • 2019 – 94,796 miles
  • 2018 – 84,917 miles
  • 2017 – 75,947 miles
  • 2016 – 73,930 miles
  • 2015 – 68,811 miles
  • 2014 – 60,763 miles
  • 2013 – 47,944 miles
  • 2012 – 36,982 miles
  • 2011 – 28,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front upper suspension top mount bushes split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front tyre 205/45x17 has inner & outer sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,155 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    148959794655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,045 miles (+2,031)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,045 miles
    Test number
    165829624816
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass120,014 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    713416241786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,806 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,806 miles
    Test number
    267497217753
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged clearly been run flat side walls damaged with cuts but not too cords, highly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes misting of oil

  5. Fail117,806 miles (+2,414)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,806 miles
    Test number
    327730088493
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged clearly been run flat side walls damaged with cuts but not too cords, highly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside aim poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes misting of oil

  6. Pass115,392 miles (+34)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    846400185235
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront upper suspension top mount bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 205/45x17 has inner & outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail115,358 miles (+4,241)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,358 miles
    Test number
    277169111904
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront upper suspension top mount bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 205/45x17 has inner & outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass111,117 miles (+3,153)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    467277332399
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor system indicates a fault/red warning lamp on

  9. Pass107,964 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    644156743350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,934 miles (+5,658)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,934 miles
    Test number
    121006351124
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on edges (RECOMEND NEW TYRE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass102,276 miles (+7,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,276 miles
    Test number
    803215195790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass94,796 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,796 miles
    Test number
    791819282009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    622779860201
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail84,909 miles (+8,962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    533803052735
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,947 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,947 miles
    Test number
    896048424195
    • AdvisoryRear Baffles loose in exhaust silencer

  16. Pass73,930 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,930 miles
    Test number
    706149414141
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger worn.

  17. Pass68,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,811 miles
    Test number
    796086299352
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

  18. Fail68,811 miles (+8,048)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,811 miles
    Test number
    140062210851
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

  19. Pass60,763 miles (+12,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,763 miles
    Test number
    918648824329
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass47,944 miles (+228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    407916913310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail47,716 miles (+10,734)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    518390913362
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass36,982 miles (+8,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,982 miles
    Test number
    637500722343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,783 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,783 miles
    Test number
    736816921384
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm tread

  24. Fail28,783 miles (+4,489)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,783 miles
    Test number
    628900821332
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing and cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm tread

  25. Pass24,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    168109441042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,294 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    278329541081
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L11 AOS

Does L11 AOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 AOS is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 AOS?
The MOT on L11 AOS is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 AOS done?
L11 AOS was recorded at 122,155 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has L11 AOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 AOS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 AOS 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 L11 AOS find?
L11 AOS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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