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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 HYFMOT history

LL08 HYF is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LL08 HYF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,850 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 HYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 HYF was last recorded at 87,850 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,738 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
112 miles
Average per year
4,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,850 miles
  • 2025 – 79,928 miles
  • 2024 – 72,952 miles
  • 2023 – 71,398 miles
  • 2022 – 69,860 miles
  • 2021 – 67,006 miles
  • 2020 – 66,238 miles
  • 2018 – 61,688 miles
  • 2017 – 59,186 miles
  • 2016 – 52,474 miles
  • 2015 – 43,410 miles
  • 2014 – 35,243 miles
  • 2013 – 26,584 miles
  • 2012 – 22,766 miles
  • 2011 – 18,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,850 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear inner brake pads appear low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,850 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,850 miles
    Test number
    985116979487
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail87,738 miles (+7,810)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,738 miles
    Test number
    591579324896
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass79,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    273355911932
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail79,928 miles (+6,976)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    163997042524
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass72,952 miles (+1,554)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    926027432988
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass71,398 miles (+56)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    739341227125
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear central stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
  7. Fail71,342 miles (+1,482)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,342 miles
    Test number
    794129519074
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged drivers, seat belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/S exhaust silencer in poor condition
  8. Pass69,860 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    405550751549
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass67,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    512960785692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer boxes x2 deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail67,006 miles (+768)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,006 miles
    Test number
    727969732213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer boxes x2 deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass66,238 miles (+4,550)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    336811945987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass61,688 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    153612031077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,186 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    931443997793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,474 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    478317685197
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low.
  15. Fail52,471 miles (+9,061)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,471 miles
    Test number
    461161588635
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low.
  16. Pass43,410 miles (+8,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,410 miles
    Test number
    896868805248
    • NoteOffside/rear/exhaust/box/outer/skin/coroded
  17. Pass35,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    316346694183
    • NoteFront wipers split on edges but not affecting clearing ability.
  18. Fail35,243 miles (+8,659)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    328705094110
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront wipers split on edges but not affecting clearing ability.
    • NoteOil leaks on engine.
  19. Pass26,584 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    158010523214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,549 miles
    Test number
    758950723147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,544 miles (+2,778)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,544 miles
    Test number
    517490523101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass22,766 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,766 miles
    Test number
    387861152182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,698 miles
    Test number
    476821941127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL08 HYF

Does LL08 HYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 HYF is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 HYF?
The MOT on LL08 HYF is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 HYF done?
LL08 HYF was recorded at 87,850 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
Has LL08 HYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 HYF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 HYF 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 LL08 HYF find?
LL08 HYF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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