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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

R16 EYCMOT history

R16 EYC is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 101,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R16 EYC silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,186 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 EYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 EYC was last recorded at 101,186 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,104 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
3,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,186 miles
  • 2025 – 97,861 miles
  • 2024 – 94,377 miles
  • 2023 – 90,664 miles
  • 2022 – 86,511 miles
  • 2021 – 82,447 miles
  • 2020 – 79,585 miles
  • 2019 – 77,556 miles
  • 2018 – 74,633 miles
  • 2017 – 72,633 miles
  • 2016 – 70,736 miles
  • 2015 – 66,560 miles
  • 2014 – 62,711 miles
  • 2013 – 56,950 miles
  • 2012 – 50,935 miles
  • 2011 – 46,382 miles
  • 2010 – 41,274 miles
  • 2009 – 36,939 miles
  • 2008 – 32,462 miles
  • 2007 – 29,068 miles
  • 2006 – 23,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,186 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,186 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    688359063431
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,104 miles (+3,243)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    921100431287
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass97,861 miles (+3,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    774662374239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,377 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    863908011284
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut bearing /bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,377 miles (+3,713)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    479720260245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut bearing /bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,664 miles (+4,153)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,664 miles
    Test number
    769058049693
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front to rears at side of fuel tank slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush/bearing deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,511 miles (+4,064)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    305297933003
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven tread wear on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,447 miles (+2,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,447 miles
    Test number
    839446538200
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,585 miles (+2,029)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,585 miles
    Test number
    909050538427
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,556 miles (+2,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    415485867998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,633 miles (+2,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    311190153493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass72,633 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,633 miles
    Test number
    948117608596
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,736 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    477507553490
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,560 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    350875551281
    • AdvisoryAdvise steering fluid low

  15. Pass62,711 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    336377464490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,699 miles (+5,749)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,699 miles
    Test number
    609466564220
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAdvise both front wiper blades split

  17. Pass56,950 miles (+6,015)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    306814253439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to peel

  18. Pass50,935 miles (+98)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,935 miles
    Test number
    735222062296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn uneven

  19. Fail50,837 miles (+4,455)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,837 miles
    Test number
    589475652289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn uneven
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven

  20. Pass46,382 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    889476951281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,274 miles (+4,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    373432350440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,939 miles (+4,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,939 miles
    Test number
    672868069266
    • NoteFront tyres both worn on inner edge

  23. Pass32,462 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    240163378211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,459 miles (+3,391)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    394620078423
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass29,068 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    580991677204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,818 miles (+5,445)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,818 miles
    Test number
    711485767279
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass23,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    101775166282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 EYC

Does R16 EYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 EYC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 EYC?
The MOT on R16 EYC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 EYC done?
R16 EYC was recorded at 101,186 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
Has R16 EYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 EYC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 EYC 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 R16 EYC find?
R16 EYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front tyres on inner edge.

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