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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L40 PCMMOT history

L40 PCM is a red petrol MINI first used on 7 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

L40 PCM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
138,607 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 PCM was last recorded at 138,607 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 1,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2016: 106,023 miles, lower than 106,024 miles on 30 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,747 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,860 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,607 miles
  • 2023 – 136,747 miles
  • 2022 – 134,528 miles
  • 2021 – 131,937 miles
  • 2020 – 131,283 miles
  • 2019 – 128,673 miles
  • 2018 – 126,232 miles
  • 2017 – 111,391 miles
  • 2016 – 106,023 miles
  • 2015 – 96,307 miles
  • 2014 – 92,071 miles
  • 2013 – 84,871 miles
  • 2012 – 75,217 miles
  • 2011 – 65,082 miles
  • 2010 – 54,184 miles
  • 2009 – 50,579 miles
  • 2008 – 45,888 miles
  • 2007 – 40,410 miles
  • 2006 – 34,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,607 miles
  • MajorBody component insecure Radiator coolant pack damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant level low
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose fog light bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively requires attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough PAS slightly under performing (2.1.1 (a))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,607 miles (+1,860)9 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,607 miles
    Test number
    580371364999
    • MajorBody component insecure Radiator coolant pack damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image. Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose fog light bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively requires attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough PAS slightly under performing (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass136,747 miles (+4)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,747 miles
    Test number
    323527509857
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVHHICLE REQUIRES UNDERBODY CLEAN! (wheel arches)

  3. Fail136,743 miles (+2,215)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    402479799971
    • MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Underside of vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVHHICLE REQUIRES UNDERBODY CLEAN! (wheel arches)

  4. Pass134,528 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    628175495647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,528 miles (+2,591)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,528 miles
    Test number
    112571037724
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,937 miles (+654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,937 miles
    Test number
    790951600386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,283 miles (+2,610)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    152346273319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,673 miles (+34)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    178186575105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,639 miles (+2,407)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,639 miles
    Test number
    322042924262
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad on 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,232 miles (+330)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,232 miles
    Test number
    948752351741
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in tyre but not enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail125,902 miles (+14,511)1 dangerous5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    694814978044
    • DangerousEmissions not tested test aborted due to engine over heating (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass111,391 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,391 miles
    Test number
    686706264117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,023 miles (-1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    836514353970
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside friont tyre won close to legal limit (2.5 mesured)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit (1.7 mesured)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  14. Fail106,024 miles (+9,717)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,024 miles
    Test number
    455707016382
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside friont tyre won close to legal limit (2.5 mesured)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit (1.7 mesured)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine

  15. Pass96,307 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,307 miles
    Test number
    819944285026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail96,149 miles (+4,078)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,149 miles
    Test number
    526127675089
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass92,071 miles (+7,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,071 miles
    Test number
    537760184087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass84,871 miles (+9,654)2 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,871 miles
    Test number
    885230873082
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on innner edge

  19. Pass75,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,217 miles
    Test number
    186005462026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,216 miles (+10,134)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    725345262060
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake disc face's have heavy surface corrosion

  21. Pass65,082 miles (+10,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    466398561028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear offside and nearside brake discs have corrosion on inner and outer faces

  22. Pass54,184 miles (+3,605)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,184 miles
    Test number
    190591570456
    • NoteFront wiper blads in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on face.

  23. Pass50,579 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    920043069108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,888 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    544553878180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,410 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    403353257116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,328 miles
    Test number
    222772676113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PCM

Does L40 PCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 PCM expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 PCM?
The MOT on L40 PCM expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 PCM done?
L40 PCM was recorded at 138,607 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has L40 PCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PCM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 PCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 PCM find?
L40 PCM failed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 9 major defects and 14 advisories: body component insecure radiator coolant pack damaged; front bumper insecure; front registration plate inscription illegible damaged, and 20 more.

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