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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L5 SPYMOT history

L5 SPY is a black petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L5 SPY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,720 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SPY was last recorded at 72,720 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,720 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,720 miles
  • 2025 – 70,938 miles
  • 2024 – 70,318 miles
  • 2022 – 68,770 miles
  • 2021 – 68,421 miles
  • 2020 – 68,063 miles
  • 2019 – 65,551 miles
  • 2018 – 60,111 miles
  • 2017 – 52,705 miles
  • 2016 – 46,009 miles
  • 2015 – 42,733 miles
  • 2014 – 39,021 miles
  • 2013 – 32,621 miles
  • 2012 – 23,930 miles
  • 2011 – 15,714 miles
  • 2009 – 7,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,720 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    776719940802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail72,720 miles (+1,782)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    575170119099
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit head lamp (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass70,938 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    139824116247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,937 miles (+619)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,937 miles
    Test number
    891795085778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,318 miles (+1,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    599221097314
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,770 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,770 miles
    Test number
    928426832273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,421 miles (+358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    648152672157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,063 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,063 miles
    Test number
    950876549551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,380 miles (+1,829)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    718073441245
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass65,551 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    665110697539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,111 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,111 miles
    Test number
    380581700642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,705 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    681720887906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,009 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    166669133087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,733 miles (+3,712)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,733 miles
    Test number
    524515746889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,021 miles (+6,400)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    366744204341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  16. Pass32,621 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    367353673412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    367741372277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail23,930 miles (+8,216)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    338850572230
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass15,714 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,714 miles
    Test number
    206236291454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,891 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    7,891 miles
    Test number
    974951789229
    • NoteAdvance wear to both front tyres(offside tyre inner edge and nearside tyre outer edge)

Questions about L5 SPY

Does L5 SPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SPY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SPY?
The MOT on L5 SPY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SPY done?
L5 SPY was recorded at 72,720 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has L5 SPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SPY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SPY 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 SPY find?
L5 SPY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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