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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L5 FNEMOT history

L5 FNE is a red petrol MINI first used on 23 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L5 FNE red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,440 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 FNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 FNE was last recorded at 80,440 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,370 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,440 miles
  • 2025 – 78,370 miles
  • 2024 – 76,274 miles
  • 2023 – 74,618 miles
  • 2022 – 72,751 miles
  • 2021 – 69,745 miles
  • 2020 – 65,817 miles
  • 2019 – 61,290 miles
  • 2018 – 55,477 miles
  • 2017 – 49,817 miles
  • 2016 – 45,610 miles
  • 2015 – 39,365 miles
  • 2014 – 28,611 miles
  • 2013 – 21,507 miles
  • 2012 – 15,895 miles
  • 2011 – 9,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,440 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,440 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,440 miles
    Test number
    898482273803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass78,370 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    707264784249
    • 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))

  3. Pass76,274 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,274 miles
    Test number
    663451631320
    • 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))

  4. Pass74,618 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    390934514563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail74,618 miles (+1,867)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    547362225703
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass72,751 miles (+3,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,751 miles
    Test number
    353508509372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,745 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    717938374957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,817 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    252519630223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,290 miles (+5,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    864428188566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    746489813596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,477 miles (+5,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    922131606424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass49,817 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    898726043043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    324508761488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,610 miles (+6,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,610 miles
    Test number
    791876885151
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass39,365 miles (+10,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    163365519171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass28,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    128206744271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,611 miles (+7,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,611 miles
    Test number
    189886344281
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass21,507 miles (+5,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    536604023270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass15,895 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,895 miles
    Test number
    918844632287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    9,678 miles
    Test number
    957399271215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 FNE

Does L5 FNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FNE is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 FNE?
The MOT on L5 FNE is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 FNE done?
L5 FNE was recorded at 80,440 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has L5 FNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 FNE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 FNE 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 FNE find?
L5 FNE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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