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White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L15 UABMOT history

L15 UAB is a white petrol MINI first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L15 UAB white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,973 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 UAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 UAB was last recorded at 69,973 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,810 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,163 miles
Average per year
3,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,973 miles
  • 2024 – 64,810 miles
  • 2023 – 60,473 miles
  • 2022 – 53,674 miles
  • 2021 – 48,215 miles
  • 2020 – 47,425 miles
  • 2019 – 45,795 miles
  • 2018 – 43,554 miles
  • 2017 – 41,287 miles
  • 2016 – 38,832 miles
  • 2015 – 36,311 miles
  • 2014 – 31,791 miles
  • 2013 – 29,750 miles
  • 2012 – 28,133 miles
  • 2011 – 26,549 miles
  • 2010 – 24,879 miles
  • 2009 – 22,284 miles
  • 2008 – 19,620 miles
  • 2007 – 17,258 miles
  • 2006 – 12,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,973 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,973 miles (+5,163)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    337591305026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight age related corrosion at certain components and chassis areas

  2. Pass64,810 miles (+4,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    908113736277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,473 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    413061475360
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail60,473 miles (+6,799)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    601158018998
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass53,674 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    530946525966
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight age related corrosion at most components & chassis areas

  6. Fail53,672 miles (+5,457)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    845791767710
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight age related corrosion at most components & chassis areas

  7. Pass48,215 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    507382737781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail48,214 miles (+789)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    340361481466
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    484578317966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,425 miles (+1,630)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    424824140081
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass45,795 miles (+2,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    690757685539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass43,554 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    903869400933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,287 miles (+2,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    500476169846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass38,832 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    162741533932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,311 miles (+4,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,311 miles
    Test number
    694318332360
    • AdvisoryRattle from rear exhaust bracket

  16. Pass31,791 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    836886914324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,750 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    949068413305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,728 miles (+1,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    857787413361
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass28,133 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,133 miles
    Test number
    496814902397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,549 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,549 miles
    Test number
    638678311364
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass26,549 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,549 miles
    Test number
    687628511338
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass24,879 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,879 miles
    Test number
    424509100481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,284 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    354047919350
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail22,284 miles (+2,664)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,284 miles
    Test number
    770186219391
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass19,620 miles (+2,362)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    862265518397
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play n/s and o/s of steering rack.

  26. Pass17,258 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,258 miles
    Test number
    121679617367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,723 miles
    Test number
    781600926357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,723 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,723 miles
    Test number
    652240426364
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L15 UAB

Does L15 UAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 UAB is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 UAB?
The MOT on L15 UAB is valid until 28 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 UAB done?
L15 UAB was recorded at 69,973 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,018 miles a year.
Has L15 UAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 UAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 UAB 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 UAB find?
L15 UAB passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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