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Yellow · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S17 VAHMOT history

S17 VAH is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 9 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S17 VAH yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,768 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 VAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 VAH was last recorded at 62,768 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,247 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,521 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,768 miles
  • 2025 – 60,247 miles
  • 2024 – 56,906 miles
  • 2023 – 54,698 miles
  • 2022 – 52,670 miles
  • 2021 – 50,458 miles
  • 2020 – 48,739 miles
  • 2019 – 46,787 miles
  • 2018 – 44,800 miles
  • 2017 – 42,366 miles
  • 2016 – 39,567 miles
  • 2015 – 36,403 miles
  • 2013 – 33,089 miles
  • 2012 – 24,241 miles
  • 2011 – 17,160 miles
  • 2010 – 15,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,768 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,768 miles (+2,521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,768 miles
    Test number
    436559678366
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,247 miles
    Test number
    115692029652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail60,245 miles (+3,339)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    100046881712
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,906 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    871765780311
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass54,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    359911912910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,698 miles (+2,028)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,698 miles
    Test number
    481438287078
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass52,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    811787942713
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail52,670 miles (+2,212)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    392400443872
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,458 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    862390990448
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode, but not adversely affecting efficiency or balance

  10. Pass48,739 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    122612861917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc splash guards corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes coating peeling at rear, and corrosion forming

  11. Fail48,739 miles (+1,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    854304792361
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn down to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc splash guards corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes coating peeling at rear, and corrosion forming

  12. Pass46,787 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    315334959444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    157362675468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,800 miles (+2,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,800 miles
    Test number
    881933256270
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass42,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    563927515779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,366 miles (+2,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    193516443419
    • FailureCoil spring broken Nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass39,567 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,567 miles
    Test number
    488990201944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,403 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    698135515027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,089 miles (+3,554)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,089 miles
    Test number
    615271763378
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

  20. Fail29,535 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    389511213003
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass29,535 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    878381613038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    188847912442
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail24,241 miles (+7,081)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,241 miles
    Test number
    865047412043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass17,160 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,160 miles
    Test number
    755631611052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,587 miles
    Test number
    681588910220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 VAH

Does S17 VAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 VAH is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 VAH?
The MOT on S17 VAH is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 VAH done?
S17 VAH was recorded at 62,768 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has S17 VAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 VAH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 VAH 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 S17 VAH find?
S17 VAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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