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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L7 UTKMOT history

L7 UTK is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L7 UTK black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,124 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 UTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 UTK was last recorded at 135,124 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,023 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,124 miles
  • 2025 – 120,730 miles
  • 2024 – 106,219 miles
  • 2023 – 103,219 miles
  • 2022 – 96,972 miles
  • 2021 – 90,701 miles
  • 2020 – 88,174 miles
  • 2019 – 84,824 miles
  • 2018 – 82,674 miles
  • 2017 – 80,341 miles
  • 2016 – 77,706 miles
  • 2015 – 74,353 miles
  • 2014 – 65,706 miles
  • 2013 – 55,330 miles
  • 2012 – 46,804 miles
  • 2011 – 39,208 miles
  • 2010 – 32,703 miles
  • 2009 – 27,275 miles
  • 2008 – 22,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,124 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    337817982750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,023 miles (+340)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    595648456497
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,683 miles (+13,953)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,683 miles
    Test number
    979094722762
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205\45\17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o\s and n\s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    410727503157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,730 miles (+14,511)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    572460316817
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,219 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    311855455427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    995278603722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,219 miles (+6,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    425600274046
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass96,972 miles (+6,271)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,972 miles
    Test number
    715818453570
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,701 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    981473770949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on antiroll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail90,701 miles (+2,527)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,701 miles
    Test number
    124615144457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing on antiroll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    552035710303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage steering rack damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail88,174 miles (+3,350)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    991086267240
    • Repaired at testOffside Body panel insecure wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage steering rack damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass84,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    422942687819
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  15. Fail84,824 miles (+2,150)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    630763879166
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  16. Pass82,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    867467605157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail82,674 miles (+2,333)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    829417229947
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    852893143335
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail80,341 miles (+2,635)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    847536758506
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass77,706 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    180341897876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,353 miles (+8,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    255028315120
    • NoteN/S front tyre outer edge is wearing

  22. Pass65,706 miles (+10,376)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    898842724110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,330 miles (+8,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    286705833132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,804 miles (+7,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,804 miles
    Test number
    276535142108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,208 miles (+6,505)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,208 miles
    Test number
    409223731180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo centre brake light.

  26. Pass32,703 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,703 miles
    Test number
    522376820168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,275 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    101454639157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,308 miles
    Test number
    224510948474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 UTK

Does L7 UTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UTK is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 UTK?
The MOT on L7 UTK is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 UTK done?
L7 UTK was recorded at 135,124 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has L7 UTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 UTK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 UTK 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 L7 UTK find?
L7 UTK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; oil leak, but not excessive.

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