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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L16 CJJMOT history

L16 CJJ is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 4 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

L16 CJJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
86,650 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 CJJ was last recorded at 86,650 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 4,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,697 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,953 miles
Average per year
4,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,650 miles
  • 2022 – 81,697 miles
  • 2021 – 81,229 miles
  • 2020 – 79,068 miles
  • 2019 – 72,671 miles
  • 2018 – 68,350 miles
  • 2017 – 66,185 miles
  • 2016 – 64,349 miles
  • 2015 – 61,115 miles
  • 2014 – 55,782 miles
  • 2013 – 52,747 miles
  • 2012 – 48,028 miles
  • 2011 – 43,281 miles
  • 2010 – 35,372 miles
  • 2009 – 27,383 miles
  • 2008 – 17,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by unions for front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring perishing
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryPAS pipes oily, no VISIBLE leak
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,650 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    552810137558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by unions for front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPAS pipes oily, no VISIBLE leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,650 miles (+4,953)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    559863158835
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, outer lenses 'milky' (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by unions for front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPAS pipes oily, no VISIBLE leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,697 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,697 miles
    Test number
    418240028595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,229 miles (+2,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    244008274852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,068 miles
    Test number
    547024970125
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail79,068 miles (+6,397)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,068 miles
    Test number
    535386741488
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass72,671 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,671 miles
    Test number
    804654113639
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass68,350 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    210837815434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,349 miles (+2,164)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    773801584861
    • MajorEmissions not tested rear box to bigger hole (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass66,185 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    344727394270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    611719780156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,349 miles (+3,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,349 miles
    Test number
    851762095528
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass61,115 miles (+5,333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    936103655110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass55,782 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    895504654189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,747 miles (+4,719)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    655331463112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,028 miles (+4,747)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    469592912227
    • NoteBoth rear brake's binding very slightly when rotated by hand
    • NoteCoolent expansion bottle cap missing

  17. Pass43,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    899656611276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,281 miles (+7,909)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    938556611277
    • 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)

  19. Pass35,372 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,372 miles
    Test number
    152539200292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,383 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    364197019200
    • NoteFront tyres worn on raised edges-strong advise

  21. Fail27,383 miles (+10,114)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    414997719265
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on raised edges-strong advise

  22. Pass17,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,269 miles
    Test number
    193112558447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CJJ

Does L16 CJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 CJJ expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 CJJ?
The MOT on L16 CJJ expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 CJJ done?
L16 CJJ was recorded at 86,650 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
Has L16 CJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CJJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 CJJ 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 CJJ find?
L16 CJJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, by unions for front flexi hoses; fuel cap o ring perishing; headlamp washers not working, and 3 more.

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