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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LC08 UNFMOT history

LC08 UNF is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LC08 UNF black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,425 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UNF was last recorded at 120,425 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,418 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,425 miles
  • 2025 – 116,299 miles
  • 2024 – 111,595 miles
  • 2023 – 108,401 miles
  • 2022 – 98,911 miles
  • 2021 – 92,167 miles
  • 2020 – 87,625 miles
  • 2019 – 82,973 miles
  • 2018 – 80,844 miles
  • 2017 – 69,729 miles
  • 2016 – 47,884 miles
  • 2015 – 41,049 miles
  • 2014 – 35,422 miles
  • 2013 – 35,345 miles
  • 2012 – 29,458 miles
  • 2011 – 20,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,425 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,425 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    652730214675
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  2. Fail120,418 miles (+4,119)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,418 miles
    Test number
    913721202513
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  3. Pass116,299 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    648004057594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,290 miles (+4,695)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    838924934048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass111,595 miles (+3,194)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    219519314636
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass108,401 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    642571732133
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail108,399 miles (+9,488)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,399 miles
    Test number
    747534408006
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heatsheild loose but not insecure
  8. Pass98,911 miles (+6,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,911 miles
    Test number
    593491059054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass92,167 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    108744671817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,625 miles (+4,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    908955104339
    • AdvisoryFront EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT HAS A SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW.
  11. Pass82,973 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,973 miles
    Test number
    559883728834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,844 miles (+11,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,844 miles
    Test number
    576076416343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    479318555313
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres replacement approx 6000-10000 miles
  14. Fail69,729 miles (+21,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    959967006005
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass47,884 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,884 miles
    Test number
    568668686322
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backing plates suffering from corrosion
  16. Pass41,049 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    369711925144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,422 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    556428214177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    359987693412
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail35,345 miles (+1,401)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    559656293268
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass33,944 miles (+4,486)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,944 miles
    Test number
    198977423165
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml light on dash
  21. Pass29,458 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,458 miles
    Test number
    139105732104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail29,458 miles (+8,907)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,458 miles
    Test number
    756255532136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  23. Pass20,551 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,551 miles
    Test number
    435170841122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Fail19,722 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    176299961459
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass19,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    687079461084
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC08 UNF

Does LC08 UNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UNF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UNF?
The MOT on LC08 UNF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 UNF done?
LC08 UNF was recorded at 120,425 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,728 miles a year.
Has LC08 UNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UNF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 UNF 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 LC08 UNF find?
LC08 UNF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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