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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,499 cc

L18 AYJMOT history

L18 AYJ is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 29 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L18 AYJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,710 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AYJ was last recorded at 93,710 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,274 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,710 miles
  • 2025 – 89,274 miles
  • 2024 – 84,012 miles
  • 2022 – 75,742 miles
  • 2021 – 69,806 miles
  • 2020 – 62,586 miles
  • 2019 – 53,898 miles
  • 2018 – 50,621 miles
  • 2017 – 46,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    829294518886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,710 miles (+4,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    737396323553
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass89,274 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    958577774777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    916477720900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail84,012 miles (+8,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    806830924389
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,742 miles
    Test number
    513946112969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,740 miles (+5,934)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    749343634296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,806 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    956245602537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,586 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    533328042725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,898 miles (+3,277)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    840702477779
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    845096604747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,621 miles (+4,190)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,621 miles
    Test number
    265916639760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass46,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,431 miles
    Test number
    197775210395
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about L18 AYJ

Does L18 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AYJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AYJ?
The MOT on L18 AYJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AYJ done?
L18 AYJ was recorded at 93,710 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has L18 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AYJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 AYJ 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 L18 AYJ find?
L18 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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