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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L30 SWAMOT history

L30 SWA is a grey petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L30 SWA grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,745 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SWA was last recorded at 92,745 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,416 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,745 miles
  • 2024 – 92,416 miles
  • 2023 – 92,120 miles
  • 2022 – 92,067 miles
  • 2020 – 91,368 miles
  • 2019 – 90,484 miles
  • 2018 – 89,461 miles
  • 2017 – 87,778 miles
  • 2016 – 84,153 miles
  • 2015 – 80,554 miles
  • 2014 – 70,511 miles
  • 2013 – 66,448 miles
  • 2012 – 63,751 miles
  • 2011 – 58,967 miles
  • 2010 – 52,079 miles
  • 2009 – 46,076 miles
  • 2008 – 39,584 miles
  • 2007 – 30,412 miles
  • 2006 – 19,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,745 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,745 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,745 miles
    Test number
    205674747079
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK

  2. Pass92,416 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,416 miles
    Test number
    591212161390
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  3. Pass92,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    955066744048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,120 miles (+53)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    888820021425
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass92,067 miles (+699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    650922205836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,368 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,368 miles
    Test number
    362234344410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,484 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    707710933353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,461 miles (+1,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,461 miles
    Test number
    918195250491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,778 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    261826272769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,728 miles (+3,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    670508139827
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Pass84,153 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    952927940102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    809310065183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail80,554 miles (+10,043)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    397830465124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,511 miles (+4,063)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    856458264130
    • NoteAir bag light re set may need further investigation
    • NoteBrake pipes corording
    • NoteFront tyres cracking
    • NoteO/s c.v boots weaping

  15. Pass66,448 miles (+2,697)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,448 miles
    Test number
    357284743106
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroding
    • NoteSlight leak in n/s rear back box

  16. Pass63,751 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    339582642190
    • NoteAir bag fault light on
    • NotePlatic sill covers fitted

  17. Fail63,751 miles (+4,784)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    435772742120
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag fault light on
    • NotePlatic sill covers fitted

  18. Pass58,967 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    299715441163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,079 miles (+6,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    234101340105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass46,076 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    682207249101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    912441058141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,578 miles (+9,166)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,578 miles
    Test number
    202721658191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,412 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    561962557101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,333 miles
    Test number
    751985146112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SWA

Does L30 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 SWA expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 SWA?
The MOT on L30 SWA expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 SWA done?
L30 SWA was recorded at 92,745 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has L30 SWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SWA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 SWA 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 L30 SWA find?
L30 SWA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: engine oil leak.

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