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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L16 SHXMOT history

L16 SHX is a white petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

L16 SHX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2024
Mileage
139,547 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SHX was last recorded at 139,547 miles on 24 May 2023, 4,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,549 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,998 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,547 miles
  • 2022 – 134,549 miles
  • 2021 – 128,116 miles
  • 2020 – 122,749 miles
  • 2019 – 116,273 miles
  • 2018 – 106,988 miles
  • 2017 – 101,768 miles
  • 2016 – 91,991 miles
  • 2015 – 83,710 miles
  • 2014 – 75,167 miles
  • 2013 – 67,891 miles
  • 2012 – 58,386 miles
  • 2011 – 51,188 miles
  • 2010 – 45,227 miles
  • 2009 – 36,218 miles
  • 2008 – 24,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,547 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,547 miles (+4,998)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    591987001895
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisey (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass134,549 miles (+6,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    681345669642
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass128,116 miles (+5,367)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,116 miles
    Test number
    659126615290
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly heavy
  4. Pass122,749 miles (+6,476)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,749 miles
    Test number
    514182126422
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive [engine area] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,273 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,273 miles
    Test number
    222324139374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,988 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,988 miles
    Test number
    829855449330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,768 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    664361048749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,708 miles (+9,717)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    203571802721
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass91,991 miles (+8,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    456509685422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box outer skin corroded
  10. Pass83,710 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    638776725160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,167 miles (+7,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,167 miles
    Test number
    905005914100
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Pass67,891 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    187916683410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,386 miles (+7,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,386 miles
    Test number
    328560562045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,188 miles (+5,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,188 miles
    Test number
    567074851081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass45,227 miles (+9,009)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,227 miles
    Test number
    921663660032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls perished
  16. Pass36,218 miles (+11,811)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    130851669081
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
  17. Pass24,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,407 miles
    Test number
    832455368060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SHX

Does L16 SHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SHX expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SHX?
The MOT on L16 SHX expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SHX done?
L16 SHX was recorded at 139,547 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has L16 SHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SHX has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 SHX 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 SHX find?
L16 SHX passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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