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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L70 OLOMOT history

L70 OLO is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2022.

L70 OLO black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
101,400 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 OLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 OLO was last recorded at 101,400 miles on 13 Oct 2022, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,976 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,424 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,400 miles
  • 2021 – 99,976 miles
  • 2020 – 98,336 miles
  • 2019 – 94,877 miles
  • 2018 – 92,055 miles
  • 2017 – 88,080 miles
  • 2016 – 80,889 miles
  • 2015 – 75,577 miles
  • 2014 – 69,706 miles
  • 2013 – 63,150 miles
  • 2012 – 54,432 miles
  • 2011 – 48,722 miles
  • 2010 – 48,702 miles
  • 2009 – 42,572 miles
  • 2008 – 27,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR ARMS VERY DRY CLEAN AND WAX OIL ALL REAR VERY DRY
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end near flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,400 miles (+1,424)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,400 miles
    Test number
    144855763676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL REAR ARMS VERY DRY CLEAN AND WAX OIL ALL REAR VERY DRY
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,976 miles (+18)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,976 miles
    Test number
    139010350134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end taper ring missing /lock nut still fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump and pipes on subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail99,958 miles (+1,622)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    320916514102
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on end near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end taper ring missing /lock nut still fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pump and pipes on subframe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass98,336 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    868750752585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,877 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,877 miles
    Test number
    832791000891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail94,874 miles (+2,819)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    547524039137
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass92,055 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    703461062951
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass88,080 miles (+7,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    108380579533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass80,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    735018539263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,889 miles (+1,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    202732002976
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass79,437 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    689618382892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,577 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,577 miles
    Test number
    135063065047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,529 miles (+5,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    455818555026
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass69,706 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    356752184171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.

  15. Fail69,706 miles (+6,556)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    228491484149
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded.

  16. Pass63,150 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    665061843212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted inside face

  17. Fail63,147 miles (+8,715)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,147 miles
    Test number
    957260843299
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted inside face

  18. Pass54,432 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    126455912296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,420 miles (+5,698)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,420 miles
    Test number
    209013412206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass48,722 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    846974031280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

  21. Fail48,704 miles (+2)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    315420831229
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

  22. Pass48,702 miles (+6,130)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    582278160106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

  23. Pass42,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    281609419136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail42,572 miles (+14,790)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    792899319126
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass27,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    193573918123
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L70 OLO

Does L70 OLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 OLO expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 OLO?
The MOT on L70 OLO expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 OLO done?
L70 OLO was recorded at 101,400 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2022, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has L70 OLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 OLO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 OLO 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 L70 OLO find?
L70 OLO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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