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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L13 GECMOT history

L13 GEC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 62,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L13 GEC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
62,861 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 GEC was last recorded at 62,861 miles on 21 May 2026, 10,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,518 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,343 miles
Average per year
3,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,861 miles
  • 2025 – 52,518 miles
  • 2024 – 52,033 miles
  • 2023 – 49,388 miles
  • 2022 – 37,695 miles
  • 2021 – 36,289 miles
  • 2019 – 34,496 miles
  • 2018 – 31,025 miles
  • 2017 – 27,939 miles
  • 2016 – 25,105 miles
  • 2015 – 17,872 miles
  • 2014 – 11,355 miles
  • 2012 – 10,584 miles
  • 2011 – 10,282 miles
  • 2010 – 9,875 miles
  • 2009 – 8,424 miles
  • 2008 – 6,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,861 miles (+10,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,861 miles
    Test number
    859219905778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass52,518 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    138882032593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,033 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    324422835810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,388 miles (+5,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    271371600050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass43,620 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,620 miles
    Test number
    672764441564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass37,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    637367477350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail37,692 miles (+1,403)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    940609619952
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass36,289 miles (+1,793)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,289 miles
    Test number
    417106542046
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,496 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    623906179470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,025 miles (+3,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    31,025 miles
    Test number
    482041295751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav system
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component electric pump oil coated (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy silencer outer case rusty (8.1.1 (a))
  11. Pass27,939 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    959449046736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,105 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,105 miles
    Test number
    246317736195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,872 miles
    Test number
    354436854950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,872 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,872 miles
    Test number
    755830331876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,355 miles (+497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,355 miles
    Test number
    487012314390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass10,858 miles (+274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    10,858 miles
    Test number
    926677264289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  17. Pass10,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,584 miles
    Test number
    378791832350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,584 miles (+302)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,584 miles
    Test number
    567011432359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass10,282 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,282 miles
    Test number
    976929621379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,875 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,875 miles
    Test number
    982638940320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass8,424 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,424 miles
    Test number
    742644139323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,660 miles
    Test number
    794596348355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 GEC

Does L13 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 GEC is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 GEC?
The MOT on L13 GEC is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 GEC done?
L13 GEC was recorded at 62,861 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
Has L13 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 GEC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 GEC 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 GEC find?
L13 GEC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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