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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

LC08 YFWMOT history

LC08 YFW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LC08 YFW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
64,867 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 YFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 YFW was last recorded at 64,867 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,579 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
3,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,867 miles
  • 2024 – 63,579 miles
  • 2023 – 55,958 miles
  • 2022 – 51,325 miles
  • 2021 – 48,826 miles
  • 2019 – 46,447 miles
  • 2018 – 42,117 miles
  • 2017 – 38,825 miles
  • 2016 – 33,324 miles
  • 2015 – 30,709 miles
  • 2014 – 26,917 miles
  • 2013 – 22,309 miles
  • 2012 – 19,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,867 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire not attached to brake pad
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch trim not fully fastened
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch trim not fully fastened

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,867 miles (+1,288)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    587841682269
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire not attached to brake pad
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wheel arch trim not fully fastened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel arch trim not fully fastened

  2. Pass63,579 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    742494252531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,809 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,809 miles
    Test number
    621537710488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    221490040138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,958 miles (+4,633)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    766242900121
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,325 miles (+2,499)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    397358403855
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,826 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    856874007559
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,826 miles (+2,379)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    359841659295
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,447 miles (+4,330)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,447 miles
    Test number
    617201087934
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass42,117 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    445504833598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,115 miles (+3,290)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,115 miles
    Test number
    617828821261
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass38,825 miles (+5,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,825 miles
    Test number
    145511434024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze level on minimum

  13. Pass33,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    370235250773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,324 miles (+2,615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    461451362967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass30,709 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,709 miles
    Test number
    679075142786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,917 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,917 miles
    Test number
    387231604390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,194 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,194 miles
    Test number
    279030904149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,309 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,309 miles
    Test number
    816209693068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,271 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,271 miles
    Test number
    228158482028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,241 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    527727582027
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about LC08 YFW

Does LC08 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 YFW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC08 YFW?
The MOT on LC08 YFW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 YFW done?
LC08 YFW was recorded at 64,867 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,354 miles a year.
Has LC08 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 YFW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 YFW 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 YFW find?
LC08 YFW passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: engine oil level low; fuel cap seal perishing; headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated, and 4 more.

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