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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L4 HPTMOT history

L4 HPT is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L4 HPT red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,586 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HPT was last recorded at 65,586 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,931 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,655 miles
Average per year
2,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,586 miles
  • 2025 – 63,931 miles
  • 2024 – 62,795 miles
  • 2023 – 61,184 miles
  • 2022 – 57,374 miles
  • 2021 – 57,187 miles
  • 2019 – 47,155 miles
  • 2018 – 46,893 miles
  • 2017 – 46,016 miles
  • 2015 – 43,412 miles
  • 2014 – 40,778 miles
  • 2013 – 37,386 miles
  • 2012 – 34,091 miles
  • 2011 – 28,896 miles
  • 2010 – 24,426 miles
  • 2009 – 18,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake & suspension components corroded
  • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryTPMS Light on

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Covers + Shields Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,586 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    375975796002
    • AdvisoryBrake & suspension components corroded
    • 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 Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on

  2. Fail65,586 miles (+1,655)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    757578642270
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • 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 Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on

  3. Pass63,931 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    179253558755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-Frame + Steering/Suspension Components Rusty
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated

  4. Fail63,815 miles (+1,020)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,815 miles
    Test number
    198483373297
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Cloudy, Unable to Gain Aim Image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-Frame + Steering/Suspension Components Rusty
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light Illuminated

  5. Pass62,795 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,795 miles
    Test number
    411375102248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface subframe/suspension corrosion due to vehicle age
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  6. Fail62,787 miles (+1,603)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    374687098529
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch insecure, contacting tyre on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front + Rear inner brake pads not clearly visible, advised to have inspected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface subframe/suspension corrosion due to vehicle age
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  7. Pass61,184 miles (+3,810)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    875849484342
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,374 miles (+187)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    338087640780
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake light on dash
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shield fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

  9. Pass57,187 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    228257524731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,155 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    124890802976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass46,893 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    445406847972
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail46,892 miles (+876)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    492978827329
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass46,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,016 miles
    Test number
    667634466147
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded faces, rear badly corroded, but brake readings ok.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer and strap corroded.

  14. Fail46,011 miles (+2,599)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    383133538799
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure So badly cracked has exposed structure on shoulder join. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded faces, rear badly corroded, but brake readings ok.
    • AdvisoryRear silencer and strap corroded.

  15. Pass43,412 miles (+2,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    473294836798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass40,778 miles (+28)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,778 miles
    Test number
    545909734381
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Fail40,750 miles (+3,364)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,750 miles
    Test number
    538873634366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass37,386 miles (+3,295)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    648986533361
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly corroded

  19. Pass34,091 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,091 miles
    Test number
    785636232343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    467513331306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,896 miles (+4,470)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    849363231362
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail24,426 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    380571330303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass24,426 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,426 miles
    Test number
    620711430367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,852 miles
    Test number
    680461919383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HPT

Does L4 HPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HPT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HPT?
The MOT on L4 HPT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HPT done?
L4 HPT was recorded at 65,586 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,805 miles a year.
Has L4 HPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HPT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 HPT 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 L4 HPT find?
L4 HPT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: brake & suspension components corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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