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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L6 NCWMOT history

L6 NCW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

L6 NCW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2025
Mileage
123,227 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2021
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NCW was last recorded at 123,227 miles on 28 Sept 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,222 miles · 15 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,227 miles
  • 2020 – 121,100 miles
  • 2019 – 112,769 miles
  • 2018 – 105,068 miles
  • 2017 – 101,471 miles
  • 2016 – 99,079 miles
  • 2015 – 96,465 miles
  • 2014 – 93,633 miles
  • 2013 – 92,000 miles
  • 2011 – 84,578 miles
  • 2010 – 80,416 miles
  • 2009 – 73,960 miles
  • 2008 – 62,430 miles
  • 2007 – 60,458 miles
  • 2006 – 55,170 miles
  • 2005 – 45,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    978767919681
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered up
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    837364951273
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered up
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296217898695
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    945115083860
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206183120153
    • 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))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    229159396370
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass123,227 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,227 miles
    Test number
    495473452425
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail123,222 miles (+2,122)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,222 miles
    Test number
    550419767011
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass121,100 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,100 miles
    Test number
    516291625375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,095 miles (+8,326)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,095 miles
    Test number
    580109703852
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,769 miles (+7,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    701080624123
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass105,068 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,068 miles
    Test number
    655118025348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,471 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,471 miles
    Test number
    190541785978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,079 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,079 miles
    Test number
    648765778789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass96,465 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    928038815147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,633 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    467484254222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail93,633 miles (+1,633)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,633 miles
    Test number
    549369844200
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass92,000 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    548242853256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail91,990 miles (+3)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    659076443242
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail91,987 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous8 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,987 miles
    Test number
    926974923254
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres on vehicle badly worn to inner edge, rear tyres show signs of uneven wear
    • NoteBad coolant staining rear of engine
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point rubber missing

  21. Pass84,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    986488171235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,578 miles (+4,162)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    645747671250
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSrs light staying on dash display

  23. Pass80,416 miles (+6,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    201348390457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,960 miles
    Test number
    531958969111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,927 miles (+11,497)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,927 miles
    Test number
    640288469128
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass62,430 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    160198968129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    532254967230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,458 miles (+5,288)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,458 miles
    Test number
    240364367225
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRaer tyres on limits

  29. Pass55,170 miles (+9,683)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,170 miles
    Test number
    261922566249
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWear on inner edge of offside rear tyre

  30. Pass45,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,487 miles
    Test number
    703955765243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NCW

Does L6 NCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 NCW expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 NCW?
The MOT on L6 NCW expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 NCW done?
L6 NCW was recorded at 123,227 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2021, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
Has L6 NCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NCW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 NCW 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 NCW find?
L6 NCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: both outer sills covered up; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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