MINI
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc
L26 YDJMOT history
L26 YDJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,644 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 93,644 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 YDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 YDJ was last recorded at 93,644 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 93,643 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,644 miles
- 2025 – 91,613 miles
- 2024 – 89,343 miles
- 2023 – 87,100 miles
- 2022 – 84,789 miles
- 2021 – 82,922 miles
- 2019 – 73,953 miles
- 2018 – 66,091 miles
- 2017 – 61,382 miles
- 2016 – 56,574 miles
- 2015 – 46,531 miles
- 2014 – 39,151 miles
- 2013 – 35,717 miles
- 2012 – 31,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,644 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section pipe touching on centre support panelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension macpherson struts upper mounting rubber deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle under body panels and members corroded in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,644 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 93,644 miles
- Test number
- 709447135411
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section pipe touching on centre support panel
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension macpherson struts upper mounting rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryVehicle under body panels and members corroded in places
Fail93,643 miles (+2,030)4 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,643 miles
- Test number
- 521064494984
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (bumper area) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded and heavy corrosion in places in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre section pipe touching on centre support panel
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension macpherson struts upper mounting rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryVehicle under body panels and members corroded in places
Pass91,613 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 91,613 miles
- Test number
- 364675408360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail91,613 miles (+2,270)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,613 miles
- Test number
- 484748070563
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,343 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,343 miles
- Test number
- 820956576206
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail89,322 miles (+2,222)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,322 miles
- Test number
- 151630627838
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,100 miles (+2,311)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 87,100 miles
- Test number
- 354193841851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,789 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 84,789 miles
- Test number
- 279927091921
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail84,789 miles (+1,867)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,789 miles
- Test number
- 256330749795
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass82,922 miles (+8,969)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,922 miles
- Test number
- 499027545249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,953 miles (+7,862)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,953 miles
- Test number
- 591403514961
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,091 miles (+4,709)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 66,091 miles
- Test number
- 278135775854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,382 miles (+4,808)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,382 miles
- Test number
- 630016350893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,574 miles
- Test number
- 717362806381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,574 miles (+10,043)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,574 miles
- Test number
- 382029573335
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,531 miles (+603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 46,531 miles
- Test number
- 823713182104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail45,928 miles (+6,777)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,928 miles
- Test number
- 411139484683
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,151 miles (+3,434)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 39,151 miles
- Test number
- 475472924309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,717 miles (+4,545)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 35,717 miles
- Test number
- 539032413370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 31,172 miles
- Test number
- 207112372272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 YDJ
- Does L26 YDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 YDJ is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 YDJ?
- The MOT on L26 YDJ 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 L26 YDJ done?
- L26 YDJ was recorded at 93,644 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
- Has L26 YDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 YDJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 YDJ 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 L26 YDJ find?
- L26 YDJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe to brake hose corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking in between tread; oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 7 more.
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