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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S18 MMUMOT history

S18 MMU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

S18 MMU grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
124,036 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 MMU was last recorded at 124,036 miles on 12 May 2026, 4,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,660 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,376 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,036 miles
  • 2023 – 119,660 miles
  • 2021 – 117,648 miles
  • 2020 – 114,889 miles
  • 2019 – 113,201 miles
  • 2018 – 111,208 miles
  • 2017 – 109,059 miles
  • 2016 – 104,943 miles
  • 2015 – 100,757 miles
  • 2014 – 94,360 miles
  • 2013 – 87,361 miles
  • 2012 – 79,438 miles
  • 2011 – 73,347 miles
  • 2010 – 68,447 miles
  • 2009 – 66,017 miles
  • 2008 – 60,464 miles
  • 2007 – 49,699 miles
  • 2006 – 42,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,036 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,036 miles (+4,376)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,036 miles
    Test number
    499666801616
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,660 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,660 miles
    Test number
    697824912376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,648 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,648 miles
    Test number
    405136980242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,889 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    898239169551
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass113,201 miles (+28)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    283374142691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail113,173 miles (+1,965)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    719519264260
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass111,208 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    467474516020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,059 miles
    Test number
    301578593856
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
  9. Fail109,058 miles (+4,115)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    378772184726
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
  10. Pass104,943 miles (+4,186)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    749135164457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,757 miles (+6,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    693564404157
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread worn low on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear outer exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread worn smooth on the inner edges
  12. Pass94,360 miles (+6,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,360 miles
    Test number
    825643504375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass87,361 miles (+7,923)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    319546203320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perished
  14. Pass79,438 miles (+6,091)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,438 miles
    Test number
    375220802335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perished
    • NoteFurthest rear exhaust support bracket is broken system still secure
    • NoteSlight leak near power steering pump
  15. Pass73,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    185792291297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,347 miles (+4,900)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    575822391240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass68,447 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    951476880240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,017 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    321031179241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,464 miles (+496)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,464 miles
    Test number
    390839288448
    • 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  20. Pass59,968 miles (+10,269)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    790644418207
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail49,699 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,699 miles
    Test number
    300919047199
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  22. Pass49,699 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,699 miles
    Test number
    953169747171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    262104646432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 MMU

Does S18 MMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 MMU is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 MMU?
The MOT on S18 MMU is valid until 11 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 MMU done?
S18 MMU was recorded at 124,036 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has S18 MMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MMU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S18 MMU 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 MMU find?
S18 MMU passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, and 3 more.

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