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Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L16 ABTMOT history

L16 ABT is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 24 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L16 ABT grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,888 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ABT was last recorded at 89,888 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 9,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,057 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,831 miles
Average per year
7,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,888 miles
  • 2025 – 80,057 miles
  • 2024 – 71,754 miles
  • 2023 – 64,404 miles
  • 2022 – 56,223 miles
  • 2021 – 43,800 miles
  • 2020 – 39,036 miles
  • 2019 – 31,304 miles
  • 2018 – 25,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,888 miles (+9,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,888 miles
    Test number
    210272049708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  2. Pass80,057 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    873621757693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,754 miles (+7,350)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    728951358107
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,404 miles (+8,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    954161462615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,223 miles
    Test number
    941387843799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail56,223 miles (+12,423)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,223 miles
    Test number
    441889590734
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,800 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    780514577565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    246558108973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,036 miles (+7,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,036 miles
    Test number
    986420379170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass31,304 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    519847430375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    650854034863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ABT

Does L16 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ABT is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ABT?
The MOT on L16 ABT is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ABT done?
L16 ABT was recorded at 89,888 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
Has L16 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ABT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 ABT 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 L16 ABT find?
L16 ABT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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