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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L6 VCEMOT history

L6 VCE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

L6 VCE blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,021 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 VCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 VCE was last recorded at 114,021 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 4,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,727 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,294 miles
Average per year
4,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,021 miles
  • 2023 – 109,727 miles
  • 2019 – 106,777 miles
  • 2018 – 106,738 miles
  • 2017 – 98,084 miles
  • 2016 – 93,999 miles
  • 2015 – 90,243 miles
  • 2014 – 85,800 miles
  • 2013 – 79,358 miles
  • 2012 – 73,878 miles
  • 2011 – 68,876 miles
  • 2010 – 63,920 miles
  • 2009 – 54,702 miles
  • 2008 – 46,560 miles
  • 2006 – 28,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    248685208085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,021 miles (+4,294)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,021 miles
    Test number
    682225431319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    355376530560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,727 miles (+2,950)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    506453811195
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,777 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    288232337332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,738 miles (+8,654)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,738 miles
    Test number
    100695418114
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush close to failure criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap sealing washer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass98,084 miles (+4,085)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    115104761781
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  8. Pass93,999 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,999 miles
    Test number
    573823312321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,997 miles (+3,754)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,997 miles
    Test number
    594276806964
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass90,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    657723115146
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  11. Fail90,243 miles (+4,443)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,243 miles
    Test number
    809843315157
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  12. Pass85,800 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    276362814416
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail85,751 miles (+6,393)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    197267504177
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass79,358 miles (+5,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    257299403476
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass73,878 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    406627482029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,876 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    757748391038
    • NoteCheck rear brake pipes next mot
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  17. Fail68,876 miles (+4,956)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,876 miles
    Test number
    875957991040
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCheck rear brake pipes next mot
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  18. Pass63,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    504250410151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,920 miles (+9,218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,920 miles
    Test number
    271090310104
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass54,702 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,702 miles
    Test number
    234986599014
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail54,632 miles (+8,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    441613899001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass46,560 miles (+18,524)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,560 miles
    Test number
    834415108194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,036 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    881496626213
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting very low,rear no., plate getting poorly.

Questions about L6 VCE

Does L6 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 VCE is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 VCE?
The MOT on L6 VCE is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 VCE done?
L6 VCE was recorded at 114,021 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 4,687 miles a year.
Has L6 VCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 VCE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 VCE 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 VCE find?
L6 VCE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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