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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L13 DBEMOT history

L13 DBE is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 16 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 66,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L13 DBE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,449 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DBE was last recorded at 66,449 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,286 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,163 miles
Average per year
4,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,449 miles
  • 2025 – 62,286 miles
  • 2024 – 58,037 miles
  • 2023 – 53,489 miles
  • 2022 – 48,146 miles
  • 2021 – 44,409 miles
  • 2020 – 39,957 miles
  • 2019 – 33,821 miles
  • 2018 – 29,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,449 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,449 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    735610534314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,286 miles (+4,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    914445375925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,037 miles (+4,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    461530889541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass53,489 miles (+5,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    386847982669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass48,146 miles (+3,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    199727389090
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  6. Pass44,409 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,409 miles
    Test number
    166737125435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,277 miles (+4,320)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    255205111697
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass39,957 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    966065704780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,865 miles (+6,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    320819453225
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall / 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass33,821 miles (+4,433)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    629386051817
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass29,388 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    435622787925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,270 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,270 miles
    Test number
    793453809127
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L13 DBE

Does L13 DBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DBE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DBE?
The MOT on L13 DBE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DBE done?
L13 DBE was recorded at 66,449 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,525 miles a year.
Has L13 DBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DBE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L13 DBE 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 DBE find?
L13 DBE passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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