MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LO08 WJCMOT history
LO08 WJC is a black petrol MINI first used on 2 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 123,509 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 WJC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 WJC was last recorded at 123,509 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,506 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 123,509 miles
- 2024 – 119,182 miles
- 2023 – 114,092 miles
- 2022 – 112,956 miles
- 2020 – 107,752 miles
- 2019 – 105,511 miles
- 2018 – 101,377 miles
- 2017 – 97,215 miles
- 2016 – 93,534 miles
- 2015 – 87,713 miles
- 2014 – 82,220 miles
- 2013 – 76,184 miles
- 2012 – 66,277 miles
- 2011 – 51,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,509 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,509 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 123,509 miles
- Test number
- 501780715709
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage corroded
Fail123,506 miles (+4,324)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,506 miles
- Test number
- 537646273155
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,182 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,182 miles
- Test number
- 867543908006
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,182 miles (+5,090)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,182 miles
- Test number
- 731709546211
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,092 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,092 miles
- Test number
- 484724895667
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,088 miles (+1,132)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,088 miles
- Test number
- 568579357090
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,956 miles (+5,204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,956 miles
- Test number
- 402069827275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass107,752 miles (+2,241)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,752 miles
- Test number
- 653012884786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,511 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,511 miles
- Test number
- 259350717803
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting view
Fail105,511 miles (+4,134)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,511 miles
- Test number
- 557083463560
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting view
Pass101,377 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,377 miles
- Test number
- 114985729389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,366 miles (+4,151)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,366 miles
- Test number
- 912634420593
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryAdvise tyre pressure monitoring light on
Pass97,215 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 97,215 miles
- Test number
- 298265096702
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail97,213 miles (+3,679)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,213 miles
- Test number
- 787211998644
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass93,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 93,534 miles
- Test number
- 936869433704
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Fail93,534 miles (+5,821)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,534 miles
- Test number
- 364600575411
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Pass87,713 miles (+5,493)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 87,713 miles
- Test number
- 898040933921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,220 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 82,220 miles
- Test number
- 339514804399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,184 miles (+9,907)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 76,184 miles
- Test number
- 678460483206
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,277 miles
- Test number
- 468313272299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,277 miles (+14,794)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,277 miles
- Test number
- 139653972289
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,483 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,483 miles
- Test number
- 769800181224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,454 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,454 miles
- Test number
- 787386871261
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about LO08 WJC
- Does LO08 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 WJC expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 WJC?
- The MOT on LO08 WJC expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 WJC done?
- LO08 WJC was recorded at 123,509 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
- Has LO08 WJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 WJC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LO08 WJC 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 LO08 WJC find?
- LO08 WJC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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