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Green · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L4 UWLMOT history

L4 UWL is a green petrol MINI first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L4 UWL green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,563 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UWL was last recorded at 166,563 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 10,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,040 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,523 miles
Average per year
13,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,563 miles
  • 2025 – 156,040 miles
  • 2024 – 140,291 miles
  • 2022 – 130,852 miles
  • 2021 – 115,849 miles
  • 2020 – 97,073 miles
  • 2019 – 82,186 miles
  • 2018 – 65,340 miles
  • 2017 – 48,929 miles
  • 2016 – 34,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,563 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped and mishaping (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and has a lip caused by corrosion (inside edge).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,563 miles (+10,523)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,563 miles
    Test number
    751452997784
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped and mishaping (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass156,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,040 miles
    Test number
    372499730055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,040 miles (+15,749)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,040 miles
    Test number
    565602496735
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine on exhaust system risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass140,291 miles (+9,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,291 miles
    Test number
    479182735095
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass130,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    787534231721
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail130,852 miles (+15,003)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    327315473261
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass115,849 miles (+18,776)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    174013147477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass97,073 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,073 miles
    Test number
    304055454378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and has a lip caused by corrosion (inside edge). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  9. Fail97,064 miles (+14,878)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,064 miles
    Test number
    582253748080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and has a lip caused by corrosion (inside edge). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  10. Pass82,186 miles (+16,846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    442554264352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    497230194531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,340 miles (+16,411)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    215895911519
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  13. Pass48,929 miles (+14,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,929 miles
    Test number
    507119108259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,566 miles
    Test number
    238112137479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 UWL

Does L4 UWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UWL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 UWL?
The MOT on L4 UWL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UWL done?
L4 UWL was recorded at 166,563 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 13,658 miles a year.
Has L4 UWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UWL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 UWL 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 UWL find?
L4 UWL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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