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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,364 cc

L15 NCYMOT history

L15 NCY is a black diesel MINI first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L15 NCY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,787 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NCY was last recorded at 170,787 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,748 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
6,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,787 miles
  • 2024 – 163,730 miles
  • 2023 – 160,461 miles
  • 2022 – 155,601 miles
  • 2021 – 146,951 miles
  • 2020 – 141,171 miles
  • 2019 – 133,731 miles
  • 2018 – 125,419 miles
  • 2017 – 115,742 miles
  • 2016 – 107,748 miles
  • 2014 – 94,559 miles
  • 2013 – 86,104 miles
  • 2012 – 78,827 miles
  • 2011 – 77,551 miles
  • 2010 – 72,333 miles
  • 2009 – 63,430 miles
  • 2008 – 52,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,787 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,787 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,787 miles
    Test number
    229043734518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail170,748 miles (+7,018)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,748 miles
    Test number
    404079331528
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,730 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,730 miles
    Test number
    249948723301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,461 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,461 miles
    Test number
    953167292275
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,390 miles (+4,789)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,390 miles
    Test number
    510932195856
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,601 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,601 miles
    Test number
    331431310133
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail155,588 miles (+8,637)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,588 miles
    Test number
    437536485089
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,951 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,951 miles
    Test number
    811238189238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,949 miles (+5,778)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,949 miles
    Test number
    186891941276
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass141,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    627920021089
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail141,166 miles (+7,435)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,166 miles
    Test number
    285839900871
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,731 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,731 miles
    Test number
    808056361915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,419 miles (+9,677)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    467989782901
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass115,742 miles (+515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    999817322008
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted, obscuring some under side components

  15. Fail115,227 miles (+7,479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,227 miles
    Test number
    298795477521
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  16. Pass107,748 miles (+13,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    368943513819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,559 miles (+76)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    629898104326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail94,483 miles (+8,379)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    749324604324
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail86,104 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    327985403308
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyrer has crackes in sidewall (perished)

  20. Pass86,104 miles (+7,277)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    599015503379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyrer has crackes in sidewall (perished)

  21. Pass78,827 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    407401212320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,551 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    925508091296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    472421000404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,331 miles (+8,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    112171700398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass63,430 miles (+10,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    761277389237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,790 miles
    Test number
    453132008390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NCY

Does L15 NCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NCY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 NCY?
The MOT on L15 NCY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NCY done?
L15 NCY was recorded at 170,787 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,926 miles a year.
Has L15 NCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NCY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 NCY 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 NCY find?
L15 NCY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides.

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