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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L18 SRLMOT history

L18 SRL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 23 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

L18 SRL grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2023
Mileage
192,365 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SRL was last recorded at 192,365 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 1,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,244 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,121 miles
Average per year
9,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 192,365 miles
  • 2021 – 191,244 miles
  • 2020 – 190,455 miles
  • 2019 – 184,561 miles
  • 2018 – 170,516 miles
  • 2017 – 152,268 miles
  • 2016 – 136,538 miles
  • 2015 – 121,547 miles
  • 2014 – 119,670 miles
  • 2013 – 114,919 miles
  • 2012 – 107,507 miles
  • 2011 – 97,489 miles
  • 2010 – 84,402 miles
  • 2009 – 64,815 miles
  • 2008 – 49,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust heat shield insicure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,365 miles (+1,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    192,365 miles
    Test number
    160180702483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass191,244 miles (+789)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    191,244 miles
    Test number
    706327402058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass190,455 miles (+5,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,455 miles
    Test number
    892193115755
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,561 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    184,561 miles
    Test number
    123268459426
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insicure

  5. Fail184,559 miles (+14,043)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,559 miles
    Test number
    669328799469
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insicure

  6. Pass170,516 miles (+287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,516 miles
    Test number
    136158008130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,229 miles (+17,961)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,229 miles
    Test number
    480044932501
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,268 miles (+356)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    152,268 miles
    Test number
    487915048334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake grip insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror moves on housing

  9. Fail151,912 miles (+15,374)9 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,912 miles
    Test number
    538887174746
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHand brake grip insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror moves on housing

  10. Pass136,538 miles (+14,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    328450152080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass121,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    777500875172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,544 miles (+1,874)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    849750975194
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass119,670 miles (+4,751)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    775123714146
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteTHE EXHAUST IS BLOWING AT FRONT JOINT AND REAR IS CORRODED
    • NoteTHE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP WITH OIL

  14. Pass114,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    806095983062
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking slightly

  15. Fail114,919 miles (+7,412)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    149345583480
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking slightly

  16. Pass107,507 miles (+10,018)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,507 miles
    Test number
    127627182419
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (close to breaking through to cords)--rec urgent attention a.s.a.p
    • DangerousOffside and nearside rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken but supporting system at time of test--rec urgent attention be sort a.s.a.p

  17. Pass97,489 miles (+13,087)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    745263771002
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge
    • NoteNearside rear wheel slightly holding on--rec attention
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to the tread indicator--approx 2.2m
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from front exhaust area?

  18. Pass84,402 miles (+19,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    730360690080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass64,815 miles (+15,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,815 miles
    Test number
    102780599058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,611 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,611 miles
    Test number
    430143568071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
    • NoteExhaust front pipe cracked

Questions about L18 SRL

Does L18 SRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 SRL expired on 11 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 SRL?
The MOT on L18 SRL expired on 11 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 SRL done?
L18 SRL was recorded at 192,365 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 9,926 miles a year.
Has L18 SRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SRL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 SRL 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 SRL find?
L18 SRL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush, and 2 more.

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