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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L16 SEHMOT history

L16 SEH is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L16 SEH black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,634 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SEH was last recorded at 52,634 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,092 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,542 miles
Average per year
3,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,634 miles
  • 2025 – 51,092 miles
  • 2024 – 49,148 miles
  • 2023 – 47,472 miles
  • 2022 – 44,304 miles
  • 2021 – 33,116 miles
  • 2020 – 32,463 miles
  • 2019 – 30,375 miles
  • 2018 – 26,496 miles
  • 2017 – 22,296 miles
  • 2016 – 17,992 miles
  • 2015 – 14,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,634 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,634 miles
    Test number
    300914438589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass51,092 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    622077320371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,148 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    991060583636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,472 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,472 miles
    Test number
    643532794887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,304 miles (+11,188)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    833231809577
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coolant leak on subframe,but slight.

  6. Pass33,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    395689543109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,115 miles (+652)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,115 miles
    Test number
    325275832579
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass32,463 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,463 miles
    Test number
    301828389806
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  9. Fail32,419 miles (+2,044)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,419 miles
    Test number
    316657543969
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  10. Pass30,375 miles (+3,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,375 miles
    Test number
    110497027407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass26,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    147622590772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,496 miles (+4,200)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,496 miles
    Test number
    371188301668
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass22,296 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    22,296 miles
    Test number
    499170454443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass17,992 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    17,992 miles
    Test number
    954903041322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,541 miles
    Test number
    881505613621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,541 miles
    Test number
    247761882010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L16 SEH

Does L16 SEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SEH is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SEH?
The MOT on L16 SEH is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SEH done?
L16 SEH was recorded at 52,634 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
Has L16 SEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SEH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 SEH 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 SEH find?
L16 SEH passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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