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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L13 CEMMOT history

L13 CEM is a black diesel MINI first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L13 CEM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,710 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 CEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 CEM was last recorded at 111,710 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 6,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,401 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,309 miles
Average per year
7,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,710 miles
  • 2025 – 105,401 miles
  • 2024 – 98,130 miles
  • 2023 – 90,095 miles
  • 2022 – 82,437 miles
  • 2021 – 74,052 miles
  • 2020 – 64,751 miles
  • 2019 – 52,415 miles
  • 2018 – 42,715 miles
  • 2017 – 32,488 miles
  • 2016 – 25,367 miles
  • 2015 – 21,082 miles
  • 2014 – 18,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,710 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,710 miles (+6,309)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,710 miles
    Test number
    374198706175
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON

  2. Pass105,401 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    880351403002
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail105,401 miles (+7,271)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    775641645100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass98,130 miles (+8,035)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    576235603575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    575836371106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail90,095 miles (+7,658)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    132320198755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,437 miles (+8,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,437 miles
    Test number
    986346343154
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,052 miles (+9,301)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    453337161320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,751 miles (+12,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    838534936773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,415 miles (+9,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,415 miles
    Test number
    761710286985
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,715 miles (+10,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,715 miles
    Test number
    996735711705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass32,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    679851498603
    • 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)

  13. Fail32,488 miles (+7,121)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    145990841955
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass25,367 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    259658391064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light 0n

  15. Fail25,360 miles (+4,278)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,360 miles
    Test number
    881889696533
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light 0n

  16. Pass21,082 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,082 miles
    Test number
    725783285054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,139 miles
    Test number
    165096974412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 CEM

Does L13 CEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 CEM is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 CEM?
The MOT on L13 CEM is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 CEM done?
L13 CEM was recorded at 111,710 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,634 miles a year.
Has L13 CEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 CEM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 CEM 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 CEM find?
L13 CEM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 6 more.

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