MINI Cooper
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc
L18 FJSMOT history
L18 FJS is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 15 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 87,986 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 FJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 15 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 FJS was last recorded at 87,986 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 6,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,091 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,895 miles
- Average per year
- 11,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,986 miles
- 2024 – 81,091 miles
- 2023 – 65,202 miles
- 2022 – 47,864 miles
- 2021 – 31,569 miles
- 2020 – 21,705 miles
- 2019 – 16,091 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,986 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 11 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,986 miles (+6,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 87,986 miles
- Test number
- 903386445572
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,091 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 81,091 miles
- Test number
- 267097753651
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail81,091 miles (+15,889)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,091 miles
- Test number
- 826164726044
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,202 miles (+17,338)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 65,202 miles
- Test number
- 850481827955
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,864 miles (+16,295)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 47,864 miles
- Test number
- 939679942127
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,569 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 31,569 miles
- Test number
- 171412352567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 29,503 miles
- Test number
- 437256203110
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail29,500 miles (+7,795)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,500 miles
- Test number
- 995478980993
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass21,705 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 856728167336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail21,704 miles (+5,613)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,704 miles
- Test number
- 302059319211
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass16,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 16,091 miles
- Test number
- 369699194862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 FJS
- Does L18 FJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FJS is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 FJS?
- The MOT on L18 FJS is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 FJS done?
- L18 FJS was recorded at 87,986 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 11,358 miles a year.
- Has L18 FJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 FJS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 FJS 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 FJS find?
- L18 FJS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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