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Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L99 SDMMOT history

L99 SDM is a purple petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L99 SDM purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,660 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 SDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 SDM was last recorded at 75,660 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,660 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,660 miles
  • 2025 – 71,227 miles
  • 2024 – 58,948 miles
  • 2023 – 55,237 miles
  • 2022 – 50,007 miles
  • 2021 – 44,343 miles
  • 2020 – 38,803 miles
  • 2019 – 31,895 miles
  • 2018 – 26,287 miles
  • 2017 – 19,058 miles
  • 2016 – 18,096 miles
  • 2015 – 15,780 miles
  • 2014 – 14,461 miles
  • 2013 – 12,796 miles
  • 2012 – 11,858 miles
  • 2011 – 8,393 miles
  • 2010 – 7,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,660 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    346450129176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,660 miles (+4,433)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,660 miles
    Test number
    181689387809
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed obstruction in exhaust pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,227 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    923843138250
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded and worn (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to come adrift
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low - no leak evident
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop - not testable at this age

  4. Fail71,225 miles (+12,277)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    906424502671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished to extent cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded and worn (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose - unlikely to come adrift
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low - no leak evident
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop - not testable at this age

  5. Pass58,948 miles (+3,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    573094661160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass55,237 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    205377623511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail55,232 miles (+5,225)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    607119810166
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass50,007 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    765436394496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,343 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    600872528800
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belts not checked due to obstruction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail44,334 miles (+5,531)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    906055329559
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seat belts not checked due to obstruction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass38,803 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    676982619909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,895 miles (+5,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,895 miles
    Test number
    283427699596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass26,287 miles (+7,229)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,287 miles
    Test number
    782999989693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass19,058 miles (+962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,058 miles
    Test number
    328202545735
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass18,096 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,096 miles
    Test number
    143266510730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,345 miles
    Test number
    812715572437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail17,345 miles (+1,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,345 miles
    Test number
    185947177230
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass15,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,780 miles
    Test number
    206665185072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,780 miles (+1,319)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,780 miles
    Test number
    186734385012
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass14,461 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    905943984078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,796 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,796 miles
    Test number
    409279173099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,858 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,858 miles
    Test number
    365166062050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,393 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    8,393 miles
    Test number
    115029141055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,717 miles
    Test number
    323149540034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 SDM

Does L99 SDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 SDM is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 SDM?
The MOT on L99 SDM is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 SDM done?
L99 SDM was recorded at 75,660 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 4,076 miles a year.
Has L99 SDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 SDM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 SDM 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 L99 SDM find?
L99 SDM passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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