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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L13 HAUMOT history

L13 HAU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

L13 HAU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,629 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 HAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 HAU was last recorded at 129,629 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 2,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,324 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,305 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,629 miles
  • 2023 – 127,324 miles
  • 2022 – 126,956 miles
  • 2021 – 125,698 miles
  • 2020 – 124,300 miles
  • 2019 – 117,771 miles
  • 2018 – 111,108 miles
  • 2017 – 107,595 miles
  • 2016 – 93,578 miles
  • 2015 – 86,144 miles
  • 2014 – 79,834 miles
  • 2013 – 72,550 miles
  • 2012 – 64,364 miles
  • 2011 – 55,893 miles
  • 2010 – 51,573 miles
  • 2009 – 41,425 miles
  • 2007 – 26,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear wiper worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,629 miles (+2,305)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,629 miles
    Test number
    411753033607
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,324 miles (+368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,324 miles
    Test number
    632478590226
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass126,956 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    829199696168
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail126,956 miles (+1,258)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,956 miles
    Test number
    382404840506
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass125,698 miles (+1,398)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,698 miles
    Test number
    813598860097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm base cracke

  6. Pass124,300 miles (+6,529)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    833779437416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,771 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    973034686996
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail117,767 miles (+6,659)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,767 miles
    Test number
    724031371226
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass111,108 miles (+3,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    460599774539
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light lense missing

  10. Pass107,595 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    174843662915
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn.

  11. Fail107,563 miles (+13,985)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,563 miles
    Test number
    274120806804
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear support bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear support bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn.

  12. Pass93,578 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    611637138879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone support bush. (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,144 miles (+6,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    599125205176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,834 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    697036804124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,760 miles (+7,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,760 miles
    Test number
    268172804165
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass72,550 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    895100113176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    309025322055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,364 miles (+8,471)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,364 miles
    Test number
    838585722059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,893 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    715136121045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,573 miles (+10,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    322413420104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass41,425 miles (+15,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,425 miles
    Test number
    870251029196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    474722657347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 HAU

Does L13 HAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 HAU expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 HAU?
The MOT on L13 HAU expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 HAU done?
L13 HAU was recorded at 129,629 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has L13 HAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 HAU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 HAU 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 HAU find?
L13 HAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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