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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LF13 YLLMOT history

LF13 YLL is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 7 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LF13 YLL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,859 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF13 YLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF13 YLL was last recorded at 176,859 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 14,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,570 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,289 miles
Average per year
15,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,859 miles
  • 2024 – 162,570 miles
  • 2023 – 146,333 miles
  • 2022 – 123,793 miles
  • 2021 – 101,007 miles
  • 2020 – 83,408 miles
  • 2019 – 52,768 miles
  • 2017 – 37,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,859 miles
    Test number
    301640399298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,846 miles (+14,276)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,846 miles
    Test number
    763288062547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass162,570 miles (+16,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,570 miles
    Test number
    764072841638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,333 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,333 miles
    Test number
    226619581240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,325 miles (+22,532)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    561545570970
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  6. Pass123,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,793 miles
    Test number
    719134637168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail123,791 miles (+22,784)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    182029150392
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass101,007 miles (+17,599)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,007 miles
    Test number
    799479342057
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass83,408 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,408 miles
    Test number
    182257894958
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail83,406 miles (+15,277)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    199721201862
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass68,129 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    620648753797
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail68,126 miles (+15,358)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    397290133957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass52,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,768 miles
    Test number
    962731316129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail52,768 miles (+15,260)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,768 miles
    Test number
    921700423275
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass37,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    883973758844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF13 YLL

Does LF13 YLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF13 YLL is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF13 YLL?
The MOT on LF13 YLL is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF13 YLL done?
LF13 YLL was recorded at 176,859 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 15,695 miles a year.
Has LF13 YLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF13 YLL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF13 YLL 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 LF13 YLL find?
LF13 YLL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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