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Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L3 ETYMOT history

L3 ETY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 11 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,260 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 ETY was last recorded at 52,260 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,852 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,408 miles
Average per year
2,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,260 miles
  • 2025 – 49,852 miles
  • 2024 – 47,334 miles
  • 2023 – 45,200 miles
  • 2022 – 42,592 miles
  • 2021 – 39,265 miles
  • 2019 – 35,822 miles
  • 2018 – 33,345 miles
  • 2017 – 30,746 miles
  • 2016 – 28,439 miles
  • 2015 – 25,852 miles
  • 2014 – 23,151 miles
  • 2013 – 19,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,260 miles (+2,408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    437906828007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass49,852 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,852 miles
    Test number
    900078103912
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail49,816 miles (+2,482)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,816 miles
    Test number
    950526920516
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass47,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    654445423887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,334 miles (+2,134)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    952849479614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass45,200 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    329283243107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,592 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    871199945267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass39,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    763639180458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,263 miles (+3,441)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    696484382138
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass35,822 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    229766368935
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass33,345 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,345 miles
    Test number
    404851634401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear and o/s front tyres perished
  12. Pass30,746 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,746 miles
    Test number
    635855566380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,439 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,439 miles
    Test number
    574121547060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass25,852 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    788751695123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Fail23,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    246668444460
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass23,151 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,151 miles
    Test number
    897448844152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,809 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    329162863152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about L3 ETY

Does L3 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 ETY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 ETY?
The MOT on L3 ETY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 ETY done?
L3 ETY was recorded at 52,260 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,564 miles a year.
Has L3 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 ETY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 ETY 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 L3 ETY find?
L3 ETY passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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