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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L6 AYMMOT history

L6 AYM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

L6 AYM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
74,212 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 AYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 AYM was last recorded at 74,212 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,304 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
908 miles
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,212 miles
  • 2024 – 73,304 miles
  • 2023 – 71,162 miles
  • 2022 – 70,462 miles
  • 2021 – 69,803 miles
  • 2020 – 68,645 miles
  • 2018 – 67,320 miles
  • 2016 – 57,935 miles
  • 2015 – 52,802 miles
  • 2014 – 49,396 miles
  • 2013 – 45,840 miles
  • 2012 – 40,515 miles
  • 2011 – 33,892 miles
  • 2010 – 30,162 miles
  • 2009 – 30,158 miles
  • 2008 – 28,886 miles
  • 2007 – 26,226 miles
  • 2006 – 23,410 miles
  • 2005 – 18,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,212 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamp lenses missing
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside registration plate light dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,212 miles (+908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    263494454380
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamp lenses missing
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  2. Pass73,304 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    789911116805
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  3. Pass71,162 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,162 miles
    Test number
    187430843961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate light dim

  4. Fail71,149 miles (+687)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    535617412930
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate light dim

  5. Pass70,462 miles (+659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    757145587306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  6. Pass69,803 miles (+1,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    160897092820
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  7. Pass68,645 miles (+1,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    165971452512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,320 miles (+5,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    667663546049
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  9. Pass61,916 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    781176742995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail61,916 miles (+3,981)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,916 miles
    Test number
    333298424871
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass57,935 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    639129669199
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass57,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    461848670314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMixture of runflat and non-runflat tyres fitted on rear axle

  13. Fail57,113 miles (+4,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    591933625597
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMixture of runflat and non-runflat tyres fitted on rear axle

  14. Pass52,802 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    906772455122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,396 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    955285254135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  16. Fail49,396 miles (+3,556)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    705285554179
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Pass45,840 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    627671183090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,826 miles (+5,311)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    879970883090
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass40,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    798269862030
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail40,511 miles (+6,619)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    559839162055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass33,892 miles (+3,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    127779261099
    • NoteTyres wearing uneven

  22. Pass30,162 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    164581420087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail30,158 miles (+1,272)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    341984699469
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteHeadlamps dip beam slightly blue tint

  24. Pass28,886 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,886 miles
    Test number
    382594638442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass26,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    953999547279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,226 miles (+2,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    361859847209
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass23,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,410 miles
    Test number
    322530256273
    • NoteFront spot/fog lamps fitted but not wired in

  28. Fail23,410 miles (+4,711)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,410 miles
    Test number
    563170556291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront spot/fog lamps fitted but not wired in

  29. Pass18,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,699 miles
    Test number
    442859045287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 AYM

Does L6 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 AYM expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 AYM?
The MOT on L6 AYM expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 AYM done?
L6 AYM was recorded at 74,212 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has L6 AYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 AYM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 AYM 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 L6 AYM find?
L6 AYM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: both number plate lamp lenses missing; fuel tank strap corroded.

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