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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L16 DYCMOT history

L16 DYC is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 83,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

L16 DYC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
83,229 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DYC was last recorded at 83,229 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 3,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,365 miles · 10 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,864 miles
Average per year
4,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,229 miles
  • 2021 – 79,365 miles
  • 2020 – 76,755 miles
  • 2019 – 73,556 miles
  • 2018 – 71,711 miles
  • 2017 – 70,355 miles
  • 2015 – 62,288 miles
  • 2014 – 58,569 miles
  • 2013 – 52,577 miles
  • 2012 – 44,557 miles
  • 2011 – 41,928 miles
  • 2010 – 35,370 miles
  • 2009 – 27,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,229 miles (+3,864)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    312310170824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,365 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    654907716045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass76,755 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,755 miles
    Test number
    847210736592
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail76,741 miles (+3,185)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    644649497764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Under load (175/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Under load (175/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel flap cover missing
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
    • AdvisorySteering fluid leak
    • AdvisoryTPS (Tyre pressure sensor) light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass73,556 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,556 miles
    Test number
    319372137839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,711 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    395461780557
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

  7. Pass70,355 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,355 miles
    Test number
    453640593876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,288 miles (+3,719)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,288 miles
    Test number
    606159805275
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteriorated

  9. Pass58,569 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    277599544185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,577 miles (+8,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    825678043113
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated / corroded

  11. Pass44,557 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,557 miles
    Test number
    368147672082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,928 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    978966371015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,370 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,370 miles
    Test number
    901311690066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail35,358 miles (+7,863)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    571050790053
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    610981299058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,495 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,495 miles
    Test number
    973690799043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L16 DYC

Does L16 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 DYC expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 DYC?
The MOT on L16 DYC expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 DYC done?
L16 DYC was recorded at 83,229 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 4,226 miles a year.
Has L16 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DYC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 DYC 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 DYC find?
L16 DYC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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