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Green and White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L15 CETMOT history

L15 CET is a green and white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,234 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 CET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 CET was last recorded at 41,234 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,163 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
1,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,234 miles
  • 2025 – 39,163 miles
  • 2024 – 37,164 miles
  • 2023 – 36,271 miles
  • 2022 – 35,338 miles
  • 2021 – 33,073 miles
  • 2020 – 32,352 miles
  • 2019 – 31,858 miles
  • 2018 – 30,523 miles
  • 2017 – 29,155 miles
  • 2016 – 27,765 miles
  • 2015 – 25,823 miles
  • 2014 – 24,070 miles
  • 2013 – 21,878 miles
  • 2012 – 18,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,234 miles (+2,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    365848356381
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass39,163 miles (+38)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,163 miles
    Test number
    236575087827
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail39,125 miles (+1,961)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,125 miles
    Test number
    529763505088
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass37,164 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    317998723483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail37,146 miles (+875)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    101124107294
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass36,271 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,271 miles
    Test number
    762278532138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,338 miles (+2,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,338 miles
    Test number
    247802126282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass33,073 miles (+721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,073 miles
    Test number
    801077930742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass32,352 miles (+494)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,352 miles
    Test number
    490317445869
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass31,858 miles (+1,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,858 miles
    Test number
    967079854133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass30,523 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    394150463971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,155 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,155 miles
    Test number
    903436720451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,765 miles
    Test number
    369839935650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,706 miles (+1,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    427300566801
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass25,823 miles (+1,753)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,823 miles
    Test number
    846065895157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres dated (2009) deep age cracking to full circumference of outer tread, sidewalls cracking
  16. Pass24,070 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    388566524463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,878 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,878 miles
    Test number
    687010923231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,295 miles
    Test number
    216179492133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 CET

Does L15 CET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 CET is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 CET?
The MOT on L15 CET is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 CET done?
L15 CET was recorded at 41,234 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
Has L15 CET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 CET has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 CET 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 L15 CET find?
L15 CET passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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