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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L5 EHDMOT history

L5 EHD is a black petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 67,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

L5 EHD black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
67,051 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EHD was last recorded at 67,051 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,967 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,051 miles
  • 2024 – 65,967 miles
  • 2023 – 64,432 miles
  • 2022 – 61,647 miles
  • 2021 – 59,775 miles
  • 2020 – 57,824 miles
  • 2019 – 55,661 miles
  • 2018 – 53,735 miles
  • 2017 – 51,636 miles
  • 2016 – 46,662 miles
  • 2015 – 42,940 miles
  • 2013 – 26,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,051 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,051 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    764902886912
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail67,051 miles (+1,084)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    264268730383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass65,967 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,967 miles
    Test number
    277236907597
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail65,961 miles (+1,529)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    131364560146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly worn on inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass64,432 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    443892846491
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail64,415 miles (+8)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    542655582873
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail64,407 miles (+2,760)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    518054603952
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has slight corrosion to the right side.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low.
  8. Pass61,647 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    493173610561
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  9. Pass59,775 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,775 miles
    Test number
    293325472519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,824 miles (+2,163)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    843036109682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    537648654752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,661 miles (+1,926)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    422729579957
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass53,735 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    118427748455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,636 miles (+4,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    137861468967
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testing components
  15. Pass46,662 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    130219577504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,940 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,940 miles
    Test number
    835613568223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,331 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    466853305086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    559503033300
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge
  19. Fail26,702 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    575713133364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Questions about L5 EHD

Does L5 EHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 EHD expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 EHD?
The MOT on L5 EHD expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 EHD done?
L5 EHD was recorded at 67,051 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has L5 EHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EHD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 EHD 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 L5 EHD find?
L5 EHD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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