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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L5 SAOMOT history

L5 SAO is a white petrol MINI first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

L5 SAO white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
132,719 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SAO was last recorded at 132,719 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 7,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,692 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,027 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,719 miles
  • 2022 – 125,692 miles
  • 2021 – 118,043 miles
  • 2020 – 114,939 miles
  • 2019 – 111,035 miles
  • 2018 – 104,221 miles
  • 2017 – 95,690 miles
  • 2016 – 88,276 miles
  • 2015 – 83,407 miles
  • 2014 – 77,164 miles
  • 2013 – 71,259 miles
  • 2012 – 65,656 miles
  • 2011 – 59,725 miles
  • 2010 – 54,922 miles
  • 2009 – 47,463 miles
  • 2008 – 42,236 miles
  • 2007 – 27,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Boot floor not tested due to items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel cap seal heavily perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,719 miles
    Test number
    343515442571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,716 miles (+7,024)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    614505398054
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,692 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,692 miles
    Test number
    330473094528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,226 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    104583804858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    456049905963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor not tested due to items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily perished
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Fail118,043 miles (+3,104)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    897366260179
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor not tested due to items
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal heavily perished
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  7. Pass114,939 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,939 miles
    Test number
    713354494066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,929 miles (+3,894)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    442722952647
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,035 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    470217924686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail111,033 miles (+6,812)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    629864502213
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass104,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    915437775512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail104,221 miles (+8,531)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    879156373223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,690 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    124968462901
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  14. Pass88,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,276 miles
    Test number
    184782350864
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Fail88,276 miles (+4,869)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,276 miles
    Test number
    686954929857
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass83,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    796802175003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,407 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,407 miles
    Test number
    416092775027
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    355413874022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,164 miles (+5,905)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    945303374013
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass71,259 miles (+5,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    549481873012
    • NoteCorrosion to rear exhaust box

  21. Pass65,656 miles (+5,931)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    639746472053
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to limit
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  22. Pass59,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    829575071075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail59,725 miles (+4,803)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    947094871001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,922 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,922 miles
    Test number
    704200020142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,463 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,463 miles
    Test number
    161122779440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,236 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    213415078021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail42,236 miles (+14,457)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    700375478058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass27,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,779 miles
    Test number
    694705777046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L5 SAO

Does L5 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 SAO expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 SAO?
The MOT on L5 SAO expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 SAO done?
L5 SAO was recorded at 132,719 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has L5 SAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SAO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 SAO 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 SAO find?
L5 SAO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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