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MINI Cooper S

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L8 UCWMOT history

L8 UCW is a silver diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L8 UCW silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,009 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UCW was last recorded at 82,009 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 13,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,619 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,390 miles
Average per year
8,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,009 miles
  • 2025 – 68,619 miles
  • 2024 – 58,330 miles
  • 2023 – 46,062 miles
  • 2022 – 40,925 miles
  • 2021 – 35,251 miles
  • 2020 – 34,471 miles
  • 2019 – 29,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,009 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,009 miles (+13,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    129452706970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,619 miles (+10,289)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    953762811619
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacture undertray fitted front to back

  3. Pass58,330 miles (+12,268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    703491254584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,062 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    280035990637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,925 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    416850541770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,251 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    943710848738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,250 miles (+779)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    245552332672
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,471 miles (+5,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,471 miles
    Test number
    718527495316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass29,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    154869078086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail29,076 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,076 miles
    Test number
    597496022264
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L8 UCW

Does L8 UCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UCW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UCW?
The MOT on L8 UCW is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UCW done?
L8 UCW was recorded at 82,009 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,301 miles a year.
Has L8 UCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UCW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 UCW 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 L8 UCW find?
L8 UCW passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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