MINI
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L22 MEKMOT history
L22 MEK is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,732 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 56,732 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 MEK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 MEK was last recorded at 56,732 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,656 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,076 miles
- Average per year
- 3,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,732 miles
- 2025 – 53,656 miles
- 2024 – 49,528 miles
- 2023 – 45,867 miles
- 2022 – 43,585 miles
- 2021 – 38,656 miles
- 2020 – 36,228 miles
- 2019 – 33,386 miles
- 2018 – 28,677 miles
- 2017 – 25,773 miles
- 2016 – 22,990 miles
- 2015 – 20,307 miles
- 2014 – 18,540 miles
- 2013 – 14,877 miles
- 2012 – 11,905 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,732 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,732 miles (+3,076)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 56,732 miles
- Test number
- 818339794136
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,656 miles (+119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 53,656 miles
- Test number
- 802322457263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail53,537 miles (+4,009)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,537 miles
- Test number
- 943752766001
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass49,528 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 49,528 miles
- Test number
- 120781809187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,526 miles (+3,659)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,526 miles
- Test number
- 212760549077
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,867 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 45,867 miles
- Test number
- 426498683776
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail45,866 miles (+2,281)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,866 miles
- Test number
- 123697348968
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass43,585 miles (+4,929)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 43,585 miles
- Test number
- 245944858252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,656 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 38,656 miles
- Test number
- 783978164522
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,228 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 36,228 miles
- Test number
- 975400974180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,386 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 33,386 miles
- Test number
- 569479662446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,334 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 32,334 miles
- Test number
- 907686689690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,677 miles (+2,904)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 28,677 miles
- Test number
- 203963535949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,773 miles (+2,783)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 25,773 miles
- Test number
- 708696123086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,990 miles (+2,683)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 22,990 miles
- Test number
- 877113476200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,307 miles (+1,767)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 20,307 miles
- Test number
- 309852815117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,540 miles (+3,663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 18,540 miles
- Test number
- 126924394240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass14,877 miles (+2,972)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 14,877 miles
- Test number
- 867196593242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,905 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 11,905 miles
- Test number
- 639750602312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about L22 MEK
- Does L22 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 MEK is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 MEK?
- The MOT on L22 MEK is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 MEK done?
- L22 MEK was recorded at 56,732 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
- Has L22 MEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 MEK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L22 MEK 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 L22 MEK find?
- L22 MEK passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 7 more.
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