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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,496 cc

L8 UVAMOT history

L8 UVA is a red diesel MINI Cooper first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L8 UVA red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,226 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UVA was last recorded at 78,226 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 5,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,610 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,616 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,226 miles
  • 2025 – 72,610 miles
  • 2024 – 66,870 miles
  • 2023 – 59,969 miles
  • 2022 – 52,450 miles
  • 2021 – 43,940 miles
  • 2020 – 38,767 miles
  • 2019 – 33,183 miles
  • 2018 – 27,408 miles
  • 2017 – 22,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,226 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Small splits in o/s front tyre outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,226 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    453099295756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,610 miles (+5,740)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    244758842284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    66,870 miles
    Test number
    137960780580
    • 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))

  4. Fail66,869 miles (+6,900)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    925877969808
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass59,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    174405682735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail59,969 miles (+7,519)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    430161246326
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,450 miles (+8,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,450 miles
    Test number
    518032738094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass43,940 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,940 miles
    Test number
    260582361010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,767 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    690689018313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,183 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,183 miles
    Test number
    323872289013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,408 miles
    Test number
    630286855953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,408 miles (+4,746)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,408 miles
    Test number
    561557187249
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass22,662 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,662 miles
    Test number
    667585581186
    • AdvisorySmall splits in o/s front tyre outer wall

  14. Fail22,507 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    933039832651
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySmall splits in o/s front tyre outer wall

Questions about L8 UVA

Does L8 UVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UVA is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UVA?
The MOT on L8 UVA is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UVA done?
L8 UVA was recorded at 78,226 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has L8 UVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UVA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 UVA 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 UVA find?
L8 UVA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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