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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 UEBMOT history

LP08 UEB is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LP08 UEB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,662 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 UEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 UEB was last recorded at 125,662 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,119 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,543 miles
Average per year
6,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,662 miles
  • 2024 – 124,119 miles
  • 2023 – 119,682 miles
  • 2022 – 108,284 miles
  • 2021 – 84,990 miles
  • 2020 – 72,204 miles
  • 2019 – 63,214 miles
  • 2018 – 57,250 miles
  • 2017 – 53,499 miles
  • 2016 – 50,320 miles
  • 2014 – 45,934 miles
  • 2013 – 43,332 miles
  • 2012 – 40,320 miles
  • 2011 – 36,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,662 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    688677487984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  2. Fail125,662 miles (+1,543)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,662 miles
    Test number
    121504417173
    • MajorPosition lamp not working fog light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  3. Pass124,119 miles (+4,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    749542072844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable casing deteriorated

  4. Pass119,682 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,682 miles
    Test number
    597651726594
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail119,680 miles (+11,396)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,680 miles
    Test number
    611008943912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to erratic, rough running (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass108,284 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,284 miles
    Test number
    843516443879
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail108,284 miles (+23,294)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,284 miles
    Test number
    820266646907
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass84,990 miles (+12,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    172127342847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,204 miles (+8,990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,204 miles
    Test number
    342299231469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,214 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    129477081638
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,250 miles (+3,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    763739492820
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass53,499 miles (+3,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,499 miles
    Test number
    945591058055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wiper split but clears screen

  13. Pass50,320 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    254690979164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,934 miles (+2,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    447774504220
    • NoteEngine oil leak. (sump gasket area)

  15. Pass43,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,332 miles
    Test number
    827416103284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,332 miles (+3,012)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,332 miles
    Test number
    217785303239
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass40,320 miles (+3,925)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,320 miles
    Test number
    606029302213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass36,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,395 miles
    Test number
    256619391176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 UEB

Does LP08 UEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 UEB is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 UEB?
The MOT on LP08 UEB is valid until 15 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 UEB done?
LP08 UEB was recorded at 125,662 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,202 miles a year.
Has LP08 UEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 UEB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 UEB 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 UEB find?
LP08 UEB passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside hand brake cable deteriorating; rear sub frame corroding, and 1 more.

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