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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L6 EFTMOT history

L6 EFT is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,623 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 EFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 EFT was last recorded at 76,623 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,863 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,760 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,623 miles
  • 2025 – 74,863 miles
  • 2024 – 74,533 miles
  • 2023 – 74,485 miles
  • 2021 – 70,738 miles
  • 2020 – 66,778 miles
  • 2019 – 54,737 miles
  • 2018 – 46,877 miles
  • 2017 – 41,011 miles
  • 2015 – 38,123 miles
  • 2014 – 31,096 miles
  • 2013 – 23,916 miles
  • 2012 – 18,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,623 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits thick white smoke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel cap seal cracking but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,623 miles (+1,760)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,623 miles
    Test number
    540462428726
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass74,863 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    904564454377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,533 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    790918984801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,485 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    462737079256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,738 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    913353541194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,778 miles (+12,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    575676257819
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,737 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    947914013028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,297 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    222327557641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,877 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    740040379312
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits thick white smoke
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but still secure

  10. Fail46,870 miles (+5,859)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,870 miles
    Test number
    634382916396
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits thick white smoke
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking but still secure

  11. Pass41,011 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,011 miles
    Test number
    104102511391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,123 miles (+7,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    870342760443
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass31,096 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    738484044338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,091 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,091 miles
    Test number
    105010704341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,665 miles (+4,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    757029834089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,916 miles (+5,593)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    448249943098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
    • NoteWiper blades juddering advise

  17. Pass18,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    407260862087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 EFT

Does L6 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 EFT is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 EFT?
The MOT on L6 EFT is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 EFT done?
L6 EFT was recorded at 76,623 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has L6 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 EFT has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L6 EFT 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 EFT find?
L6 EFT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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