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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 TSUMOT history

LL08 TSU is a blue petrol MINI first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LL08 TSU blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,592 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TSU
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 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 TSU was last recorded at 111,592 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,869 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,723 miles
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,592 miles
  • 2025 – 109,869 miles
  • 2024 – 108,488 miles
  • 2023 – 106,120 miles
  • 2022 – 102,931 miles
  • 2021 – 91,382 miles
  • 2020 – 86,311 miles
  • 2019 – 76,089 miles
  • 2018 – 68,661 miles
  • 2017 – 60,226 miles
  • 2016 – 56,205 miles
  • 2015 – 53,049 miles
  • 2014 – 45,661 miles
  • 2013 – 40,704 miles
  • 2012 – 34,848 miles
  • 2011 – 27,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,592 miles (+1,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    238201796905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside

  2. Pass109,869 miles (+1,381)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,869 miles
    Test number
    387334506030
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,488 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    961544566705
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,488 miles (+2,368)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,488 miles
    Test number
    707431250340
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,120 miles (+3,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    709215607621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,931 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,931 miles
    Test number
    270975859642
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail102,929 miles (+11,547)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,929 miles
    Test number
    506018334165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,382 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,382 miles
    Test number
    467682208094
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail91,376 miles (+5,065)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    322085895123
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass86,311 miles (+10,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    133395221696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass76,089 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,089 miles
    Test number
    293772125121
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail76,085 miles (+7,424)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    347671882246
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass68,661 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,661 miles
    Test number
    963551860702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,226 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    750009967063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,205 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,205 miles
    Test number
    737710190814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,199 miles (+3,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    875031793364
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass53,049 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    209827344207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,661 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    646346994184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass40,704 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    615010673245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass34,848 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    508831072264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    728503681163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 TSU

Does LL08 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 TSU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TSU?
The MOT on LL08 TSU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 TSU done?
LL08 TSU was recorded at 111,592 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has LL08 TSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TSU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 TSU 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 TSU find?
LL08 TSU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; corrosion underside.

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