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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L15 FAPMOT history

L15 FAP is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L15 FAP blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,644 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 FAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 FAP was last recorded at 97,644 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,643 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,644 miles
  • 2025 – 91,757 miles
  • 2024 – 84,104 miles
  • 2023 – 77,005 miles
  • 2022 – 68,868 miles
  • 2021 – 62,390 miles
  • 2020 – 56,578 miles
  • 2019 – 51,305 miles
  • 2018 – 48,977 miles
  • 2017 – 46,942 miles
  • 2016 – 44,466 miles
  • 2014 – 42,008 miles
  • 2013 – 40,549 miles
  • 2012 – 38,947 miles
  • 2011 – 37,071 miles
  • 2010 – 34,541 miles
  • 2009 – 32,122 miles
  • 2008 – 29,403 miles
  • 2007 – 25,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,644 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper blade defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,644 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    749904717547
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail97,643 miles (+5,886)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,643 miles
    Test number
    499488416652
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass91,757 miles (+7,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,757 miles
    Test number
    381711246801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,104 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    113629524452
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Fail84,104 miles (+7,099)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    280237264040
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass77,005 miles (+8,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    199515513807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear head lamp level unit requires attention aime ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine turbo pipe slight leak

  7. Pass68,868 miles (+6,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    182838866424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear headlight leveling devices deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust corroded

  8. Pass62,390 miles (+5,812)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    275952204756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlight level device detiorated

  9. Pass56,578 miles (+5,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    984603533706
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lower edge fixing insecure

  10. Pass51,305 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    623629492698
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail51,293 miles (+2,316)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    152118403612
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass48,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    475870778472
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Fail48,976 miles (+2,034)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    798460945570
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass46,942 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,942 miles
    Test number
    457603552360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass44,466 miles (+2,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,466 miles
    Test number
    556164370153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,008 miles (+1,459)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,008 miles
    Test number
    565435314354
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,549 miles (+1,602)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    695076113305
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass38,947 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    298899412350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail38,947 miles (+1,876)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    646918312356
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass37,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    857968011357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail37,071 miles (+2,530)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,071 miles
    Test number
    749288511335
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass34,541 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    191252510389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Fail34,541 miles (+2,419)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    734452010314
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  24. Pass32,122 miles (+2,719)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    500483819338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  25. Pass29,403 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,403 miles
    Test number
    253305318330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    991140127369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,858 miles (+30)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,858 miles
    Test number
    873479117351
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass25,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,828 miles
    Test number
    180226757273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 FAP

Does L15 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 FAP is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 FAP?
The MOT on L15 FAP is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 FAP done?
L15 FAP was recorded at 97,644 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,891 miles a year.
Has L15 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 FAP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 FAP 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 FAP find?
L15 FAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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