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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S18 LSYMOT history

S18 LSY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 14 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S18 LSY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
92,442 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 LSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 LSY was last recorded at 92,442 miles on 6 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,437 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,442 miles
  • 2025 – 89,295 miles
  • 2024 – 85,008 miles
  • 2023 – 82,456 miles
  • 2022 – 79,812 miles
  • 2021 – 75,937 miles
  • 2020 – 70,095 miles
  • 2019 – 64,111 miles
  • 2018 – 48,633 miles
  • 2017 – 46,121 miles
  • 2016 – 43,758 miles
  • 2015 – 41,240 miles
  • 2014 – 38,714 miles
  • 2013 – 34,778 miles
  • 2012 – 28,681 miles
  • 2011 – 22,328 miles
  • 2010 – 19,722 miles
  • 2009 – 16,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,442 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,442 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    436674234823
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail92,437 miles (+3,142)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    306475870361
    • DangerousFront Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass89,295 miles (+4,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    857502485080
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,008 miles (+2,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    435132636250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass82,456 miles (+2,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,456 miles
    Test number
    655420735061
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    434133481201
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail79,812 miles (+3,875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    410881725873
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,937 miles (+5,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    732015707008
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  9. Pass70,095 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,095 miles
    Test number
    392912184065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,094 miles (+5,983)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,094 miles
    Test number
    643995838876
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    277504311217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,111 miles (+15,478)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    600928721355
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass48,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    368191341945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,633 miles (+2,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    812807999722
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass46,121 miles (+2,363)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    894365320086
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

  16. Pass43,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    647973974204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,758 miles (+2,518)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    730413408426
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  18. Pass41,240 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    555908125062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  19. Fail41,240 miles (+2,526)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    679088225012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  20. Pass38,714 miles (+3,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,714 miles
    Test number
    177824134470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,778 miles
    Test number
    666122543027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,777 miles (+6,096)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    307092543049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTPM light showing fault on dash
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin deteriorated

  23. Pass28,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,681 miles
    Test number
    266116742081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,681 miles (+6,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,681 miles
    Test number
    695905642037
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass22,328 miles (+2,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,328 miles
    Test number
    555767941063
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

  26. Pass19,722 miles (+3,567)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    450489240071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,155 miles
    Test number
    644285069082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 LSY

Does S18 LSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 LSY is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 LSY?
The MOT on S18 LSY is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 LSY done?
S18 LSY was recorded at 92,442 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has S18 LSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 LSY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 LSY 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 S18 LSY find?
S18 LSY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 9 advisories: front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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