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MINI Cooper Sidewalk

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LR08 AVZMOT history

LR08 AVZ is a black petrol MINI Cooper Sidewalk first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LR08 AVZ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,476 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Sidewalk
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AVZ was last recorded at 157,476 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,476 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,476 miles
  • 2023 – 155,019 miles
  • 2022 – 154,648 miles
  • 2021 – 151,938 miles
  • 2020 – 143,107 miles
  • 2019 – 134,919 miles
  • 2018 – 123,526 miles
  • 2017 – 115,852 miles
  • 2016 – 112,389 miles
  • 2015 – 105,058 miles
  • 2014 – 100,560 miles
  • 2013 – 95,207 miles
  • 2012 – 80,262 miles
  • 2011 – 51,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,476 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,476 miles
    Test number
    562358970751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,476 miles (+2,457)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,476 miles
    Test number
    388845314435
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass155,019 miles (+371)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,019 miles
    Test number
    459127100443
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,648 miles (+2,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,648 miles
    Test number
    975687738044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass151,938 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    678768729525
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
  6. Fail151,938 miles (+8,831)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    764479652934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has limited reserve travel
  7. Pass143,107 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,107 miles
    Test number
    159466067523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,105 miles (+8,186)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,105 miles
    Test number
    956231259806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Pass134,919 miles (+11,393)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,919 miles
    Test number
    943560587535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    374213013475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,526 miles (+1,865)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    112196251417
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass121,661 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    792214015438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,656 miles (+5,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    776679192587
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass115,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    572110128045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,852 miles (+3,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    430940712961
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass112,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    904445287289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,389 miles (+7,331)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    988697971440
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass105,058 miles (+4,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,058 miles
    Test number
    647285575115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass100,560 miles (+5,353)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,560 miles
    Test number
    687282474103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbing
  20. Fail95,207 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    267396483480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass95,207 miles (+14,945)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    855136583152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,262 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    136200862141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass80,262 miles (+28,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    607220662137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,657 miles
    Test number
    127918541057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AVZ

Does LR08 AVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AVZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AVZ?
The MOT on LR08 AVZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AVZ done?
LR08 AVZ was recorded at 157,476 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 6,901 miles a year.
Has LR08 AVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AVZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AVZ 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 LR08 AVZ find?
LR08 AVZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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