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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L23 SMUMOT history

L23 SMU is a white petrol MINI ONE Auto first used on 10 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 42,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,190 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SMU was last recorded at 42,190 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,120 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
2,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,190 miles
  • 2025 – 42,120 miles
  • 2024 – 41,865 miles
  • 2023 – 41,532 miles
  • 2021 – 40,367 miles
  • 2020 – 39,390 miles
  • 2019 – 39,304 miles
  • 2018 – 28,672 miles
  • 2017 – 26,091 miles
  • 2016 – 25,619 miles
  • 2015 – 19,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,190 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,190 miles (+70)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,190 miles
    Test number
    137913242619
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,120 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,120 miles
    Test number
    939173266774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,865 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    667869236692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,532 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,532 miles
    Test number
    592518115012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,531 miles (+1,164)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,531 miles
    Test number
    515489114798
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass40,367 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    438476210700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,390 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    551444141070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    546869449245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,304 miles (+10,632)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    332711254730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,672 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    516198767075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,091 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    26,091 miles
    Test number
    763958652740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,619 miles
    Test number
    586521485448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,619 miles (+6,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,619 miles
    Test number
    250990001664
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass19,557 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,557 miles
    Test number
    322204871821
    • AdvisoryADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE 3mm AND WORN ON EDGES

Questions about L23 SMU

Does L23 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SMU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 SMU?
The MOT on L23 SMU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SMU done?
L23 SMU was recorded at 42,190 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,182 miles a year.
Has L23 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SMU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 SMU 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 L23 SMU find?
L23 SMU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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