
MINI
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc
L6 FMEMOT history
L6 FME is a red diesel MINI first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 141,769 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,736 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 FME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 FME was last recorded at 141,769 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 141,764 miles · 20 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,736 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,769 miles
- 2025 – 136,603 miles
- 2024 – 130,608 miles
- 2023 – 124,899 miles
- 2022 – 119,366 miles
- 2021 – 115,159 miles
- 2020 – 107,842 miles
- 2019 – 91,524 miles
- 2018 – 86,203 miles
- 2017 – 81,480 miles
- 2016 – 75,696 miles
- 2015 – 70,397 miles
- 2014 – 64,392 miles
- 2013 – 56,614 miles
- 2012 – 44,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,769 miles (+5)2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 141,769 miles
- Test number
- 985200010744
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail141,764 miles (+5,161)1 dangerous1 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,764 miles
- Test number
- 534908146668
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Lower Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,603 miles (+5,995)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,603 miles
- Test number
- 857546713932
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,608 miles (+104)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 130,608 miles
- Test number
- 928497355509
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight free play at steering wheel
Fail130,504 miles (+5,605)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,504 miles
- Test number
- 539033119435
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside inner steering rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,899 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,899 miles
- Test number
- 275325194981
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Fail124,894 miles (+5,528)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,894 miles
- Test number
- 599111113180
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension arms
Pass119,366 miles (+4,207)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,366 miles
- Test number
- 953240595037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,159 miles (+365)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,159 miles
- Test number
- 639324920716
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,794 miles (+6,952)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,794 miles
- Test number
- 924699022692
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bining brake
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpm light on
Pass107,842 miles (+16,318)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 107,842 miles
- Test number
- 314181192149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,524 miles (+5,321)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,524 miles
- Test number
- 591923273052
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,203 miles (+4,723)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,203 miles
- Test number
- 966122720661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,480 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,480 miles
- Test number
- 753514896727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,696 miles (+5,299)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,696 miles
- Test number
- 812477696284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,397 miles (+6,005)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 70,397 miles
- Test number
- 459109055192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,392 miles (+7,778)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,392 miles
- Test number
- 849111764151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,614 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,614 miles
- Test number
- 135707033180
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Fail56,614 miles (+12,052)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,614 miles
- Test number
- 265557433431
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Pass44,562 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 44,562 miles
- Test number
- 319557232186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres have small cuts in tread no cords visible
Questions about L6 FME
- Does L6 FME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 FME is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 FME?
- The MOT on L6 FME is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 FME done?
- L6 FME was recorded at 141,769 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,736 miles a year.
- Has L6 FME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 FME has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 FME 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 FME find?
- L6 FME passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; brake warning device malfunctioning or defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 12 more.
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