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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L13 ARGMOT history

L13 ARG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 24,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

L13 ARG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
24,558 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 ARG was last recorded at 24,558 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,458 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 24,558 miles
  • 2022 – 24,458 miles
  • 2021 – 24,455 miles
  • 2020 – 24,399 miles
  • 2019 – 24,207 miles
  • 2018 – 23,913 miles
  • 2017 – 23,638 miles
  • 2016 – 23,174 miles
  • 2015 – 22,477 miles
  • 2014 – 21,955 miles
  • 2013 – 20,906 miles
  • 2012 – 19,601 miles
  • 2011 – 18,151 miles
  • 2010 – 16,379 miles
  • 2009 – 12,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,558 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,558 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    24,558 miles
    Test number
    206305827180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,458 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    615136233688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,455 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    571354641365
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak at pump

  4. Pass24,399 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,399 miles
    Test number
    664312509723
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering electric pump has slight seepage of power steering fluid

  5. Pass24,207 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,207 miles
    Test number
    916483890648
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass23,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    680647163601
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail23,913 miles (+275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    224046889351
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass23,638 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,638 miles
    Test number
    732217039996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,174 miles
    Test number
    933469510057
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Fail23,174 miles (+697)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,174 miles
    Test number
    280658986835
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass22,477 miles (+522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    215210105454
    • NoteEXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  12. Pass21,955 miles (+1,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,955 miles
    Test number
    799435304183
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass20,906 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,906 miles
    Test number
    496631893070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,601 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    975717082075
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass19,601 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,601 miles
    Test number
    985327082057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,151 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    765069201114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass16,379 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,379 miles
    Test number
    362852980014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,606 miles
    Test number
    652178299050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,606 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,606 miles
    Test number
    223528999072
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L13 ARG

Does L13 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 ARG expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 ARG?
The MOT on L13 ARG expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 ARG done?
L13 ARG was recorded at 24,558 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 762 miles a year.
Has L13 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 ARG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L13 ARG 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 L13 ARG find?
L13 ARG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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