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Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L31 SMOMOT history

L31 SMO is a grey petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L31 SMO grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,134 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SMO was last recorded at 65,134 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,899 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,235 miles
Average per year
4,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,134 miles
  • 2024 – 62,899 miles
  • 2023 – 61,909 miles
  • 2022 – 58,194 miles
  • 2021 – 51,981 miles
  • 2020 – 47,937 miles
  • 2019 – 41,795 miles
  • 2018 – 35,616 miles
  • 2017 – 30,443 miles
  • 2016 – 26,986 miles
  • 2015 – 24,323 miles
  • 2014 – 19,257 miles
  • 2013 – 14,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,134 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,134 miles
    Test number
    458200480917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass62,899 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,899 miles
    Test number
    247024017858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,909 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    104787722109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,194 miles (+6,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    148940613606
    • 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))
  5. Pass51,981 miles (+4,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    674201143765
    • AdvisoryFront Foglights are connected to the front side lights
  6. Pass47,937 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    929485150991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    242780150052
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  8. Fail41,795 miles (+6,179)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    743680262480
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  9. Pass35,616 miles (+5,173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,616 miles
    Test number
    782847417743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass30,443 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    892655886832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass26,986 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    994688627560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to 3mm
  12. Pass24,323 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    890674631051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,257 miles (+4,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    845274754204
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass14,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,527 miles
    Test number
    627813973208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 SMO

Does L31 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SMO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 SMO?
The MOT on L31 SMO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SMO done?
L31 SMO was recorded at 65,134 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
Has L31 SMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SMO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L31 SMO 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 SMO find?
L31 SMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened.

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