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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S16 ESSMOT history

S16 ESS is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 4 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

S16 ESS yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
48,794 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2017
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ESS was last recorded at 48,794 miles on 30 Jun 2017, 2,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,669 miles · 13 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
2,125 miles
Average per year
2,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 48,794 miles
  • 2016 – 46,669 miles
  • 2015 – 43,979 miles
  • 2014 – 41,771 miles
  • 2013 – 38,903 miles
  • 2012 – 36,414 miles
  • 2011 – 33,840 miles
  • 2010 – 32,287 miles
  • 2009 – 29,416 miles
  • 2008 – 25,383 miles
  • 2007 – 20,995 miles
  • 2006 – 18,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946536550979
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123417352938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    711129201266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716158548939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222633318471
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    559979227650
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    104554427929
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    212227266053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469078927266
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    964686614974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    110351238811
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    576615639200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,794 miles (+2,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    898090238854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded x2front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    556821467556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,669 miles (+2,690)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    115112707764
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,979 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,979 miles
    Test number
    115618275176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass41,771 miles (+2,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,771 miles
    Test number
    797998074103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,903 miles (+2,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    958169663142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass36,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    479925282183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,414 miles (+2,574)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    917244082106
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass33,840 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    615253081159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    840264680178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,287 miles (+2,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,287 miles
    Test number
    232783180154
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass29,416 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,416 miles
    Test number
    214549069460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,383 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,383 miles
    Test number
    334651978101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,995 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,995 miles
    Test number
    221944567107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,124 miles
    Test number
    982571676128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 ESS

Does S16 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ESS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ESS?
The MOT on S16 ESS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ESS done?
S16 ESS was recorded at 48,794 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2017, an average of 2,781 miles a year.
Has S16 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ESS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 ESS 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 S16 ESS find?
S16 ESS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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