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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L16 EENMOT history

L16 EEN is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 14 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2023.

L16 EEN yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2024
Mileage
68,364 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EEN was last recorded at 68,364 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,711 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 68,364 miles
  • 2022 – 65,711 miles
  • 2021 – 64,298 miles
  • 2020 – 62,632 miles
  • 2019 – 59,536 miles
  • 2018 – 56,031 miles
  • 2017 – 53,012 miles
  • 2016 – 49,760 miles
  • 2015 – 46,205 miles
  • 2014 – 43,907 miles
  • 2013 – 38,885 miles
  • 2011 – 33,036 miles
  • 2009 – 31,540 miles
  • 2008 – 27,711 miles
  • 2007 – 23,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,364 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    771490751144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass65,711 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,711 miles
    Test number
    456860419395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,298 miles (+1,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    525098092693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,632 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    462023420283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail62,622 miles (+3,086)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    142361900451
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded this must be replaced (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass59,536 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    867783432136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail59,536 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    705169063621
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail59,530 miles (+3,499)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,530 miles
    Test number
    929275800862
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,031 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,031 miles
    Test number
    676360512400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,012 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    532521411185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,760 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    170598057981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,205 miles (+2,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    256124835057
    • NoteRear exhaust very correded

  13. Pass43,907 miles (+5,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,907 miles
    Test number
    756410934007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroeded

  14. Pass38,885 miles (+5,849)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    686451833075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust system very rusty

  15. Pass33,036 miles (+1,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    778265051221
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  16. Pass31,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    673552759140
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail31,540 miles (+3,829)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    183959249161
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,711 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    212393958190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    504774937031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,498 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    304186427074
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L16 EEN

Does L16 EEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 EEN expired on 22 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 EEN?
The MOT on L16 EEN expired on 22 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 EEN done?
L16 EEN was recorded at 68,364 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has L16 EEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EEN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 EEN 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 EEN find?
L16 EEN passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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