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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L122 YJBMOT history

L122 YJB is a black petrol MINI first used on 15 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L122 YJB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,602 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 YJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L122 YJB was last recorded at 92,602 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,380 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,602 miles
  • 2025 – 89,380 miles
  • 2024 – 86,275 miles
  • 2023 – 82,977 miles
  • 2022 – 79,120 miles
  • 2021 – 75,518 miles
  • 2020 – 72,601 miles
  • 2019 – 70,316 miles
  • 2018 – 65,988 miles
  • 2017 – 61,934 miles
  • 2016 – 57,304 miles
  • 2015 – 51,651 miles
  • 2014 – 46,856 miles
  • 2013 – 39,656 miles
  • 2012 – 34,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,602 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,602 miles (+3,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    287923743238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    234051452840
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail89,379 miles (+3,104)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    618205143273
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak rad?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,275 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    506255292617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail86,270 miles (+3,293)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    580746469102
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass82,977 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,977 miles
    Test number
    853261978113
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,120 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    422113998742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,518 miles (+2,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    160769851081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,601 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    715966756752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    509122446931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,296 miles (+4,308)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    708424851739
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,988 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    816680992968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,934 miles (+4,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,934 miles
    Test number
    678260295362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    770528889497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,304 miles (+5,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    996871306568
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass51,651 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    102620310393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,856 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    976216914346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,977 miles (+4,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,977 miles
    Test number
    388046044023
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,656 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    428914653060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    518535452000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L122 YJB

Does L122 YJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L122 YJB is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L122 YJB?
The MOT on L122 YJB is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L122 YJB done?
L122 YJB was recorded at 92,602 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has L122 YJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 YJB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L122 YJB 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 L122 YJB find?
L122 YJB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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