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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L18 DPSMOT history

L18 DPS is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

L18 DPS black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2025
Mileage
119,466 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DPS was last recorded at 119,466 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,459 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,466 miles
  • 2023 – 116,865 miles
  • 2022 – 113,373 miles
  • 2021 – 108,708 miles
  • 2020 – 104,118 miles
  • 2019 – 100,118 miles
  • 2018 – 94,714 miles
  • 2017 – 85,745 miles
  • 2016 – 75,641 miles
  • 2015 – 64,939 miles
  • 2014 – 58,853 miles
  • 2013 – 50,605 miles
  • 2012 – 41,087 miles
  • 2011 – 29,919 miles
  • 2010 – 23,377 miles
  • 2009 – 17,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,466 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus signs of cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near side and off side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,466 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    731004679326
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail119,459 miles (+2,594)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,459 miles
    Test number
    267556232017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass116,865 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    845496458685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail116,864 miles (+3,491)1 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,864 miles
    Test number
    102195944726
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass113,373 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,373 miles
    Test number
    604866470850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near side and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,371 miles (+4,663)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,371 miles
    Test number
    467722391634
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mounting faulty (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near side and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass108,708 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,708 miles
    Test number
    350557738414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,706 miles (+4,588)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    477021371822
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,118 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    122617985663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,114 miles (+3,996)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    723780646827
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full lentgh (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,118 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    112113205930
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail100,118 miles (+5,404)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    196589762360
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass94,714 miles (+8,969)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    404374449234
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R parking brake performance is low

  14. Pass85,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,745 miles
    Test number
    389323579634
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    888255226439
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass75,641 miles (+10,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    236976775613
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,939 miles (+6,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,939 miles
    Test number
    888159473830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass58,853 miles (+8,248)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,853 miles
    Test number
    985614534216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO\s\r brake caliper slightly seized
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

  19. Pass50,605 miles (+9,518)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,605 miles
    Test number
    407056523204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass41,087 miles (+11,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    657557032206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass29,919 miles (+6,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,919 miles
    Test number
    215829501229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass23,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,377 miles
    Test number
    960275180057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,377 miles (+5,999)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,377 miles
    Test number
    742494680011
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass17,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    17,378 miles
    Test number
    830614849085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DPS

Does L18 DPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 DPS expired on 8 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 DPS?
The MOT on L18 DPS expired on 8 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 DPS done?
L18 DPS was recorded at 119,466 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has L18 DPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DPS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 DPS 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 DPS find?
L18 DPS passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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