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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 ECWMOT history

LP08 ECW is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LP08 ECW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,494 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ECW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ECW was last recorded at 132,494 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,400 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,094 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,494 miles
  • 2024 – 127,400 miles
  • 2023 – 122,531 miles
  • 2022 – 119,989 miles
  • 2021 – 115,963 miles
  • 2020 – 108,499 miles
  • 2019 – 100,913 miles
  • 2018 – 92,027 miles
  • 2017 – 84,199 miles
  • 2016 – 69,027 miles
  • 2015 – 61,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,656 miles
  • 2013 – 46,766 miles
  • 2012 – 39,371 miles
  • 2011 – 32,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,494 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    449133492850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,494 miles (+5,094)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    919144247160
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass127,400 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,400 miles
    Test number
    163996891578
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tearing tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp on lower limit
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower half fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables swelling
    • AdvisoryEmissions scraped through
    • AdvisoryTemperary puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

  4. Fail127,399 miles (+4,868)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    381747726630
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tearing tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp on lower limit
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower half fading (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables swelling
    • AdvisoryEmissions scraped through
    • AdvisoryTemperary puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

  5. Pass122,531 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,531 miles
    Test number
    336541948878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,989 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,989 miles
    Test number
    973711026365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,963 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,963 miles
    Test number
    408960460052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount starting crack & perish

  8. Pass108,499 miles (+7,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    624823141548
    • 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))

  9. Pass100,913 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    726395639435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,027 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,027 miles
    Test number
    195266944699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,199 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    567637712035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    687436169855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail81,322 miles (+18)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,322 miles
    Test number
    632920035233
    • FailureRear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail81,304 miles (+12,277)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,304 miles
    Test number
    594477497215
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    679967910084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail69,027 miles (+7,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    465572223983
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,144 miles (+8,488)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    269416905226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres waering low

  18. Pass52,656 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,656 miles
    Test number
    165975584141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  19. Pass46,766 miles (+7,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    306418903471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,371 miles (+7,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    358959402496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,137 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    556097401216
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have a nail

Questions about LP08 ECW

Does LP08 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ECW is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ECW?
The MOT on LP08 ECW is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 ECW done?
LP08 ECW was recorded at 132,494 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has LP08 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ECW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 ECW 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 LP08 ECW find?
LP08 ECW passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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