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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L40 SAJMOT history

L40 SAJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 58,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L40 SAJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,041 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SAJ was last recorded at 58,041 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,365 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,676 miles
Average per year
3,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,041 miles
  • 2025 – 54,365 miles
  • 2024 – 50,103 miles
  • 2023 – 45,692 miles
  • 2022 – 41,307 miles
  • 2021 – 37,478 miles
  • 2020 – 33,529 miles
  • 2019 – 25,539 miles
  • 2018 – 18,996 miles
  • 2017 – 17,595 miles
  • 2016 – 16,940 miles
  • 2015 – 16,134 miles
  • 2014 – 14,482 miles
  • 2013 – 12,908 miles
  • 2012 – 11,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,041 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,041 miles (+3,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    655598601287
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  2. Pass54,365 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    513256587064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,103 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    980528626839
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  4. Fail50,078 miles (+4,386)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    233592007933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205/45/17 ] RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak THERMOSTAT HOUSING
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  5. Pass45,692 miles (+4,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    497752809926
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  6. Pass41,307 miles (+3,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    430740908197
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass37,478 miles (+3,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    410664389634
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  8. Pass33,529 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    451852028610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,539 miles (+6,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    888438332724
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  10. Pass18,996 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,996 miles
    Test number
    443049353036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,595 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    524770194450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,940 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,940 miles
    Test number
    865051539895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,134 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,134 miles
    Test number
    305371775059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,482 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,482 miles
    Test number
    909853164005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,908 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,908 miles
    Test number
    948873663093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass11,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,625 miles
    Test number
    516232082047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SAJ

Does L40 SAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SAJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SAJ?
The MOT on L40 SAJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SAJ done?
L40 SAJ was recorded at 58,041 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,364 miles a year.
Has L40 SAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SAJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 SAJ 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 L40 SAJ find?
L40 SAJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: engine cover fitted; under trays fitted.

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