MINI Cooper
Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L16 DOYMOT history
L16 DOY is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,004 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 77,004 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 DOY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 4 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 DOY was last recorded at 77,004 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 77,003 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,004 miles
- 2025 – 71,040 miles
- 2024 – 65,123 miles
- 2023 – 57,359 miles
- 2022 – 53,168 miles
- 2021 – 51,166 miles
- 2020 – 47,942 miles
- 2019 – 44,257 miles
- 2018 – 39,694 miles
- 2016 – 20,486 miles
- 2015 – 7,593 miles
- 2014 – 4,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,004 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,004 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 77,004 miles
- Test number
- 800224076001
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,003 miles (+5,963)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,003 miles
- Test number
- 927329470241
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,040 miles (+5,917)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 71,040 miles
- Test number
- 925442154394
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,123 miles (+7,764)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 65,123 miles
- Test number
- 157257166385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,359 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 57,359 miles
- Test number
- 312824462431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,359 miles (+4,191)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,359 miles
- Test number
- 816419635694
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass53,168 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 53,168 miles
- Test number
- 950740170438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,166 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 51,166 miles
- Test number
- 993682653018
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail51,166 miles (+3,224)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,166 miles
- Test number
- 672055772975
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,942 miles (+3,685)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 47,942 miles
- Test number
- 457088559539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,257 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,257 miles
- Test number
- 659189435992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,694 miles (+19,208)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 39,694 miles
- Test number
- 442989931623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,486 miles (+12,893)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 20,486 miles
- Test number
- 136686937272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,593 miles (+3,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 7,593 miles
- Test number
- 127674435135
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass4,525 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 4,525 miles
- Test number
- 825020444117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 4,358 miles
- Test number
- 858825844011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 DOY
- Does L16 DOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DOY is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 DOY?
- The MOT on L16 DOY is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 DOY done?
- L16 DOY was recorded at 77,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,036 miles a year.
- Has L16 DOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 DOY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 DOY 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 DOY find?
- L16 DOY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.
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