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Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,397 cc

L15 YSYMOT history

L15 YSY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L15 YSY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,538 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 YSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 YSY was last recorded at 77,538 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,529 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,538 miles
  • 2024 – 76,598 miles
  • 2023 – 74,944 miles
  • 2022 – 73,020 miles
  • 2021 – 67,632 miles
  • 2020 – 61,154 miles
  • 2019 – 58,504 miles
  • 2018 – 55,454 miles
  • 2017 – 51,647 miles
  • 2016 – 49,132 miles
  • 2015 – 40,843 miles
  • 2014 – 33,083 miles
  • 2013 – 26,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,538 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 02/17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 29/18 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosionRecorded at 2 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 outer sidewall showing small cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm inner rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,538 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    300930481411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 02/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 29/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

  2. Fail77,529 miles (+931)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,529 miles
    Test number
    427215129643
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 02/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking DOT marked 29/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

  3. Pass76,598 miles (+1,654)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    530673021768
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,944 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    134948066108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,020 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    488427435230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing small cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated

  6. Fail73,015 miles (+5,383)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    389913841048
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall showing small cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing heat markings (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated

  7. Pass67,632 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    704392570317
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,115 miles (+5,961)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    472877424395
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,154 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    286194807889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,504 miles (+3,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    566204121212
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,454 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    231852078738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,647 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    429275990560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,132 miles (+8,289)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    343654091546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    389078785153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,843 miles (+7,760)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,843 miles
    Test number
    127808785141
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  16. Pass33,083 miles (+7,052)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    438685494128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass26,031 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    385189683106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass24,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,159 miles
    Test number
    455885673038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 YSY

Does L15 YSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 YSY is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 YSY?
The MOT on L15 YSY is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 YSY done?
L15 YSY was recorded at 77,538 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has L15 YSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 YSY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 YSY 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 YSY find?
L15 YSY passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer tread and showing heavy age related cracking dot marked 02/17; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining, and 5 more.

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