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Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L11 DBYMOT history

L11 DBY is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 19 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 45,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L11 DBY yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
45,871 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 DBY was last recorded at 45,871 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,174 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
1,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,871 miles
  • 2025 – 45,174 miles
  • 2024 – 44,754 miles
  • 2023 – 44,417 miles
  • 2021 – 43,564 miles
  • 2020 – 43,010 miles
  • 2019 – 42,007 miles
  • 2018 – 40,515 miles
  • 2017 – 39,115 miles
  • 2016 – 34,265 miles
  • 2015 – 27,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    296121087899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

  2. Fail45,871 miles (+697)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,871 miles
    Test number
    700981700123
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

  3. Pass45,174 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    490092547442
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

  4. Fail45,173 miles (+419)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,173 miles
    Test number
    828505695163
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak

  5. Pass44,754 miles (+337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    262609605860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    984019376267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,417 miles (+853)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    213437369763
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,564 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    980529694761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,010 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,010 miles
    Test number
    835767291958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,007 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,007 miles
    Test number
    785457840385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,515 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    390918629634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,115 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,115 miles
    Test number
    839122709399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    507479761154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,265 miles (+6,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    733156319996
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  15. Pass27,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    456183901467
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Questions about L11 DBY

Does L11 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 DBY is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 DBY?
The MOT on L11 DBY is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 DBY done?
L11 DBY was recorded at 45,871 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,758 miles a year.
Has L11 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 DBY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 DBY 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 DBY find?
L11 DBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge; exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/slight leak.

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