MINI logo

MINI

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,397 cc

L15 ESGMOT history

L15 ESG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 22 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L15 ESG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,314 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,887 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L15 ESG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ESG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ESG was last recorded at 129,314 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2020: 26,260 miles, lower than 112,178 miles on 21 Dec 2018.
  • 24 Oct 2025: 26,112 miles, lower than 129,225 miles on 24 Jun 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,301 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,314 miles
  • 2025 – 26,112 miles
  • 2024 – 126,591 miles
  • 2023 – 122,284 miles
  • 2022 – 117,751 miles
  • 2021 – 30,901 miles
  • 2020 – 26,260 miles
  • 2018 – 112,178 miles
  • 2017 – 83,687 miles
  • 2016 – 58,984 miles
  • 2015 – 51,873 miles
  • 2014 – 43,585 miles
  • 2013 – 34,926 miles
  • 2012 – 30,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,314 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,314 miles
    Test number
    958796309756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,301 miles (+103,189)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,301 miles
    Test number
    800562645156
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass26,112 miles (-103,113)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    766797826008
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,225 miles (+2,634)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,225 miles
    Test number
    608445574562
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper bulb no operation. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroded.
    • AdvisoryRattle from engine are when engine hot.

  5. Pass126,591 miles (+4,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    539513387107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,284 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    122657178915
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF / OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rough aux belt tensioner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail122,284 miles (+4,533)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,284 miles
    Test number
    208812140446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF / OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rough aux belt tensioner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,751 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    355898570183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,748 miles (+86,847)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,748 miles
    Test number
    384918278440
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass30,901 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    624792823397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail30,892 miles (+4,632)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,892 miles
    Test number
    333058461654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass26,260 miles (-85,918)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    389420416708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,178 miles (+2,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    100460418213
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass110,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    604389634711
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  15. Fail110,119 miles (+26,432)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    622975673588
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  16. Pass83,687 miles (+24,703)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    753140343239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,984 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,984 miles
    Test number
    591256701277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,873 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    397398725140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    125253944106
    • Repaired at testFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass43,585 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    158353844182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,926 miles (+4,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,926 miles
    Test number
    659753923199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,122 miles
    Test number
    676580052186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ESG

Does L15 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 ESG is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 ESG?
The MOT on L15 ESG is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 ESG done?
L15 ESG was recorded at 129,314 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 6,887 miles a year.
Has L15 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ESG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 ESG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 ESG find?
L15 ESG passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L15E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.