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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB08 UBKMOT history

LB08 UBK is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UBK was last recorded at 106,675 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2014: 37,469 miles, lower than 273,830 miles on 15 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,472 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
6,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,675 miles
  • 2025 – 91,912 miles
  • 2024 – 83,587 miles
  • 2023 – 79,987 miles
  • 2022 – 77,084 miles
  • 2021 – 72,515 miles
  • 2020 – 68,006 miles
  • 2019 – 64,455 miles
  • 2017 – 59,703 miles
  • 2016 – 55,486 miles
  • 2015 – 47,431 miles
  • 2014 – 37,469 miles
  • 2013 – 273,830 miles
  • 2012 – 17,842 miles
  • 2011 – 12,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,675 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine oil lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,675 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,675 miles
    Test number
    632562306436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  2. Fail106,472 miles (+14,560)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,472 miles
    Test number
    249213881877
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  3. Pass91,912 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    579747240935
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side wall 1756515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail91,912 miles (+8,325)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    517097126316
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side wall 1756515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass83,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    261319800679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,587 miles (+3,600)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    246586851469
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,987 miles (+24)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    960301803035
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,963 miles (+2,879)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,963 miles
    Test number
    401393223735
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,084 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,084 miles
    Test number
    287177472306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,515 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    592612856523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,510 miles (+4,504)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    262666041023
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass68,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    766059677250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail68,006 miles (+3,551)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,006 miles
    Test number
    725462627489
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass64,455 miles (+4,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    986696599472
    • 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))

  15. Pass59,703 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,703 miles
    Test number
    179231095382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,486 miles (+8,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    910586814147
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass47,431 miles (+9,962)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    916461135178
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  18. Pass37,469 miles (-236,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    436883734147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass273,830 miles (+255,988)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    273,830 miles
    Test number
    278765933123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,842 miles (+5,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,842 miles
    Test number
    856506232113
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perrished/cracked on outer sidewall/tread

  21. Pass12,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,096 miles
    Test number
    207427231161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UBK

Does LB08 UBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UBK is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UBK?
The MOT on LB08 UBK is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UBK done?
LB08 UBK was recorded at 106,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,154 miles a year.
Has LB08 UBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UBK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 UBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 UBK find?
LB08 UBK passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; engine oil low.

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