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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L31 MCAMOT history

L31 MCA is a black petrol MINI first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L31 MCA black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,928 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MCA was last recorded at 39,928 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,195 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,733 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,928 miles
  • 2023 – 36,443 miles
  • 2022 – 33,155 miles
  • 2020 – 29,773 miles
  • 2019 – 28,961 miles
  • 2016 – 25,576 miles
  • 2015 – 22,828 miles
  • 2014 – 19,296 miles
  • 2013 – 17,614 miles
  • 2012 – 12,035 miles
  • 2011 – 10,136 miles
  • 2010 – 4,608 miles
  • 2009 – 2,736 miles
  • 2007 – 2,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,928 miles (+1,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,928 miles
    Test number
    564790364673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass38,195 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    600746834060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail38,195 miles (+1,752)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    900976978423
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,443 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,443 miles
    Test number
    154634182891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass33,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,155 miles
    Test number
    779511277981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,154 miles (+3,381)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,154 miles
    Test number
    136996013273
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass29,773 miles (+812)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,773 miles
    Test number
    775589370384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 205/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken back box

  8. Pass28,961 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    594976361482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail28,961 miles (+3,385)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    786087772226
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass25,576 miles (+2,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,576 miles
    Test number
    660537415593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass22,828 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,828 miles
    Test number
    311002886971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,296 miles
    Test number
    199279104309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail19,296 miles (+1,682)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,296 miles
    Test number
    606509404389
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass17,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    17,614 miles
    Test number
    236177673204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail17,614 miles (+5,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,614 miles
    Test number
    438687973270
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass12,035 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    12,035 miles
    Test number
    385613692258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,136 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    10,136 miles
    Test number
    255494401387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,608 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    4,608 miles
    Test number
    544116150261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,736 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,736 miles
    Test number
    763562629251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    2,302 miles
    Test number
    904395827274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 MCA

Does L31 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MCA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 MCA?
The MOT on L31 MCA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 MCA done?
L31 MCA was recorded at 39,928 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has L31 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MCA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 MCA 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 L31 MCA find?
L31 MCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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