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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L5 EUPMOT history

L5 EUP is a black petrol MINI first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L5 EUP black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
83,909 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EUP was last recorded at 83,909 miles on 20 May 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,381 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
2,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,909 miles
  • 2024 – 83,381 miles
  • 2023 – 82,211 miles
  • 2022 – 79,334 miles
  • 2021 – 78,484 miles
  • 2019 – 77,292 miles
  • 2016 – 75,962 miles
  • 2015 – 71,293 miles
  • 2014 – 68,618 miles
  • 2013 – 66,194 miles
  • 2012 – 63,585 miles
  • 2011 – 60,674 miles
  • 2009 – 53,903 miles
  • 2008 – 45,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,909 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,909 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,909 miles
    Test number
    556068157526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,381 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    581255127752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,211 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,211 miles
    Test number
    967715110562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,334 miles (+850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    498112896422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,484 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    196562932359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,292 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    715787151004
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,292 miles (+1,330)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    680757650367
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,962 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    200813856272
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass71,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    366628565177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,293 miles (+2,675)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    939276265106
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass68,618 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    597644814165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,194 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    328089713139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass63,585 miles (+2,911)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    766568202123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass60,674 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    428946401138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    940479499269
    • 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. Fail53,903 miles (+7,908)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    392799999237
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass45,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    704473718348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,995 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    172282218335
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about L5 EUP

Does L5 EUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EUP is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EUP?
The MOT on L5 EUP is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EUP done?
L5 EUP was recorded at 83,909 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,163 miles a year.
Has L5 EUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EUP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 EUP 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 EUP find?
L5 EUP passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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