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White and Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

L27 SMSMOT history

L27 SMS is a white and black diesel MINI first used on 10 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

L27 SMS white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,656 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SMS was last recorded at 116,656 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,484 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,656 miles
  • 2024 – 112,771 miles
  • 2023 – 107,986 miles
  • 2022 – 101,785 miles
  • 2021 – 97,789 miles
  • 2020 – 94,894 miles
  • 2019 – 90,024 miles
  • 2018 – 86,831 miles
  • 2017 – 81,749 miles
  • 2016 – 72,407 miles
  • 2015 – 64,921 miles
  • 2014 – 60,520 miles
  • 2013 – 53,039 miles
  • 2012 – 38,684 miles
  • 2011 – 34,190 miles
  • 2010 – 26,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,656 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed

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, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,656 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    964889215518
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily undersealed

  2. Fail116,484 miles (+3,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,484 miles
    Test number
    485878750398
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on offside under anti-rollbar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,771 miles (+49)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,771 miles
    Test number
    371575043935
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,722 miles (+4,736)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,722 miles
    Test number
    107408962366
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,986 miles (+6,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,986 miles
    Test number
    470831592362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum weak effort

  6. Pass101,785 miles (+3,996)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    874783307805
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass97,789 miles (+2,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    611023572874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    771261216797
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,894 miles (+4,870)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    211727165033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,024 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    668811399795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Fail90,023 miles (+3,192)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,023 miles
    Test number
    830478569121
    • MajorFuel system component leaking possibly tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass86,831 miles (+5,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    391647798095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear N/S & O/S - tread stepped.

  13. Pass81,749 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    879132637352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    406773773541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,407 miles (+7,486)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    741227175349
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail64,921 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    287762655488
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass64,921 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    989962955138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,520 miles (+7,481)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    719546334192
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear indicators starting to show white light.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteWipers torn at ends.

  19. Pass53,039 miles (+14,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,039 miles
    Test number
    146451743100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres mishaping

  20. Pass38,684 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,684 miles
    Test number
    818574042140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,190 miles (+7,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,190 miles
    Test number
    515041311373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on o/s rear sensor lead close to brake pad?

  22. Pass26,574 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    321036210385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 7%

Questions about L27 SMS

Does L27 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SMS is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 SMS?
The MOT on L27 SMS is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SMS done?
L27 SMS was recorded at 116,656 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has L27 SMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SMS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 SMS 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 L27 SMS find?
L27 SMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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