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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LL08 UPXMOT history

LL08 UPX is a white petrol MINI first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LL08 UPX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
139,868 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 UPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 UPX was last recorded at 139,868 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 4,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2012: 34,780 miles, lower than 43,571 miles on 7 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,816 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,052 miles
Average per year
8,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,868 miles
  • 2024 – 135,816 miles
  • 2022 – 130,546 miles
  • 2021 – 127,154 miles
  • 2020 – 121,087 miles
  • 2019 – 113,330 miles
  • 2018 – 104,377 miles
  • 2017 – 93,840 miles
  • 2016 – 82,243 miles
  • 2015 – 68,248 miles
  • 2014 – 56,965 miles
  • 2013 – 48,108 miles
  • 2012 – 34,780 miles
  • 2011 – 25,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil dampness around steering rack
  • AdvisoryOil leaks at engine

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged by anti roll bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,868 miles
    Test number
    773875290880
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around steering rack
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at engine

  2. Fail139,868 miles (+4,052)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,868 miles
    Test number
    748483658618
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around steering rack
    • AdvisoryOil leaks at engine

  3. Pass135,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    976417766160
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,816 miles (+5,270)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    418267677028
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    894228427770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,546 miles (+3,392)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    500852874537
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,154 miles (+6,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    660669937170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,087 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,087 miles
    Test number
    519667022239
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged by anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner CV boots slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,064 miles (+7,734)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,064 miles
    Test number
    477865740482
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged by anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner CV boots slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    868785226848
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryInner cv boots cracking

  11. Fail113,330 miles (+8,953)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    759035118724
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryInner cv boots cracking

  12. Pass104,377 miles (+10,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,377 miles
    Test number
    994155501519
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots cracking
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven very badly inside edges

  13. Pass93,840 miles (+11,597)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,840 miles
    Test number
    682646014737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    781152981929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail82,243 miles (+13,995)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    913522813558
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,248 miles (+11,283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    694875865859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,965 miles (+10)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,965 miles
    Test number
    457841444210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail56,955 miles (+8,847)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    108030544225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    977096743215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,108 miles (+13,328)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    425586843238
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,780 miles (-8,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,780 miles
    Test number
    257775462148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail43,571 miles (+18,098)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,571 miles
    Test number
    906649152116
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail25,473 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,473 miles
    Test number
    638195021157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass25,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,473 miles
    Test number
    837935421101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 UPX

Does LL08 UPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 UPX expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 UPX?
The MOT on LL08 UPX expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 UPX done?
LL08 UPX was recorded at 139,868 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 8,327 miles a year.
Has LL08 UPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 UPX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 UPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 UPX find?
LL08 UPX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: oil dampness around steering rack; oil leaks at engine.

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