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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L11 YEWMOT history

L11 YEW is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 1 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 142,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L11 YEW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,428 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YEW was last recorded at 142,428 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,622 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,806 miles
Average per year
9,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,428 miles
  • 2024 – 140,622 miles
  • 2023 – 126,373 miles
  • 2022 – 113,769 miles
  • 2021 – 101,085 miles
  • 2020 – 92,635 miles
  • 2019 – 79,733 miles
  • 2018 – 71,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,428 miles
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,428 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,428 miles
    Test number
    646281531626
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,622 miles (+14,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    273975540794
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass126,373 miles (+12,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,373 miles
    Test number
    782576142905
    • 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))

  4. Pass113,769 miles (+12,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,769 miles
    Test number
    224459696225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,085 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    429021789174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail101,085 miles (+8,450)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    479662955230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    442634588037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,635 miles (+12,902)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    835261168246
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,733 miles
    Test number
    682899865184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail797,733 miles (+726,725)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    797,733 miles
    Test number
    883267919506
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,008 miles
    Test number
    778846195322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 YEW

Does L11 YEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YEW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 YEW?
The MOT on L11 YEW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 YEW done?
L11 YEW was recorded at 142,428 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,224 miles a year.
Has L11 YEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YEW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L11 YEW 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 YEW find?
L11 YEW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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