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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L24 UCBMOT history

L24 UCB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L24 UCB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,468 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 UCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 UCB was last recorded at 79,468 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,468 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,468 miles
  • 2025 – 76,406 miles
  • 2024 – 73,583 miles
  • 2023 – 68,903 miles
  • 2022 – 64,287 miles
  • 2021 – 60,737 miles
  • 2019 – 58,343 miles
  • 2018 – 53,888 miles
  • 2017 – 47,980 miles
  • 2016 – 45,369 miles
  • 2015 – 42,615 miles
  • 2014 – 38,941 miles
  • 2012 – 33,815 miles
  • 2011 – 26,213 miles
  • 2010 – 20,955 miles
  • 2009 – 15,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,468 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    370239153838
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail79,468 miles (+3,062)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    205664236682
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal heavily cracked/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides main trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,406 miles (+2,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,406 miles
    Test number
    606711619562
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,583 miles (+4,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,583 miles
    Test number
    650549061653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass68,903 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,903 miles
    Test number
    317327756656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    670795824826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,287 miles (+3,550)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    776739485622
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,737 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    833596165644
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side vehicle has been under sealed

  9. Fail60,731 miles (+2,388)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,731 miles
    Test number
    559032961187
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass58,343 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    904361277511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [about 3000-3500 approx.] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail58,343 miles (+4,455)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    115967870651
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [about 3000-3500 approx.] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all metal pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass53,888 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    471709762247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2500-3000mls (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,980 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    300390467200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,369 miles (+2,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,369 miles
    Test number
    685846360765
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass42,615 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    216962445027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,558 miles (+3,617)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,558 miles
    Test number
    138600935032
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass38,941 miles (+5,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    419193704000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass33,815 miles (+7,602)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,815 miles
    Test number
    917264162349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light lit on dash
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin corroded

  19. Pass26,213 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,213 miles
    Test number
    565177451353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,955 miles
    Test number
    234326450359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,955 miles (+5,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,955 miles
    Test number
    361146450396
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass15,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,212 miles
    Test number
    554912149343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 UCB

Does L24 UCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 UCB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 UCB?
The MOT on L24 UCB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 UCB done?
L24 UCB was recorded at 79,468 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has L24 UCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 UCB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 UCB 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 L24 UCB find?
L24 UCB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex greased; nearside front nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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