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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L8 XLAMOT history

L8 XLA is a silver petrol MINI first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2023.

L8 XLA silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
90,756 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 XLA was last recorded at 90,756 miles on 11 Dec 2023, 3,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,040 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,716 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,756 miles
  • 2022 – 87,040 miles
  • 2021 – 84,693 miles
  • 2020 – 80,578 miles
  • 2019 – 73,558 miles
  • 2018 – 65,395 miles
  • 2017 – 57,744 miles
  • 2016 – 51,206 miles
  • 2015 – 47,608 miles
  • 2014 – 43,613 miles
  • 2013 – 40,248 miles
  • 2012 – 36,349 miles
  • 2011 – 32,889 miles
  • 2010 – 29,313 miles
  • 2009 – 25,284 miles
  • 2008 – 20,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,756 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,756 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    992206038799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,040 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    803257682861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,693 miles (+4,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,693 miles
    Test number
    572840591139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,578 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    224853413653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,558 miles (+8,163)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,558 miles
    Test number
    106266780846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,395 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,395 miles
    Test number
    394884770974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    418324577146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,744 miles (+283)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,744 miles
    Test number
    633333317277
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  9. Fail57,461 miles (+6,255)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    277556446383
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass51,206 miles (+3,598)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    215443070709
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryNearside rear exhaust box blowing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edges
  11. Pass47,608 miles (+3,995)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    578319015160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
  12. Pass43,613 miles (+3,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    299180124422
    • NoteRear exhaust box is very rusty
  13. Pass40,248 miles (+3,899)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,248 miles
    Test number
    656746013132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear box corroded
  14. Pass36,349 miles (+3,460)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,349 miles
    Test number
    966546812111
    • NoteO/s rear exhaust box weak
  15. Pass32,889 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    165283321135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,313 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    602515820177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,284 miles (+4,803)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,284 miles
    Test number
    272491829428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass20,481 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,481 miles
    Test number
    601940628101
    • NoteSmall cracks in rear tyres
  19. Pass20,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,464 miles
    Test number
    782095118173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XLA

Does L8 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 XLA expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 XLA?
The MOT on L8 XLA expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 XLA done?
L8 XLA was recorded at 90,756 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2023, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has L8 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XLA has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L8 XLA 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 XLA find?
L8 XLA passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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