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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L18 NCWMOT history

L18 NCW is a black diesel MINI first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L18 NCW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,889 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NCW was last recorded at 148,889 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,887 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,889 miles
  • 2024 – 133,963 miles
  • 2023 – 117,126 miles
  • 2022 – 107,250 miles
  • 2020 – 102,645 miles
  • 2019 – 98,546 miles
  • 2018 – 93,135 miles
  • 2017 – 89,588 miles
  • 2015 – 84,734 miles
  • 2014 – 82,474 miles
  • 2013 – 72,630 miles
  • 2012 – 52,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,889 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,889 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,889 miles
    Test number
    670416557441
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,887 miles (+14,924)1 dangerous4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,887 miles
    Test number
    694136409446
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal bulb deflector has fallen off and is lose inside light unit (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,963 miles
    Test number
    476407632557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail133,963 miles (+16,837)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,963 miles
    Test number
    187354183352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass117,126 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    496313735995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail117,126 miles (+9,876)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,126 miles
    Test number
    271396862877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass107,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    698907280643
    • AdvisoryHeavy inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock misting of oil

  8. Fail107,250 miles (+4,605)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    406710832599
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy inner edge wear to n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock misting of oil

  9. Pass102,645 miles (+4,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    759269933906
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have heavy wear to edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shock light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre's tread cracking
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  10. Pass98,546 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    108508174512
    • AdvisoryChipped screen

  11. Pass93,135 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    450158202773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail93,135 miles (+3,547)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,135 miles
    Test number
    287751611534
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17 " blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass89,588 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,588 miles
    Test number
    979157968283
    • AdvisorySlight wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers

  14. Pass84,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    746994454387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,734 miles (+2,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,734 miles
    Test number
    821054247436
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

  16. Pass82,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    588329364268
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split

  17. Fail82,471 miles (+9,841)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    786029864277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

  18. Pass72,630 miles (+20,332)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    158776783471
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on the inner edge
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass52,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    707631582012
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about L18 NCW

Does L18 NCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NCW is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NCW?
The MOT on L18 NCW is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NCW done?
L18 NCW was recorded at 148,889 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has L18 NCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NCW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NCW 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 NCW find?
L18 NCW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear inner nail in tyre; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing, and 2 more.

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