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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S20 ELKMOT history

S20 ELK is a grey petrol MINI first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S20 ELK grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,082 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ELK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ELK was last recorded at 90,082 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,265 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
3,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,082 miles
  • 2025 – 86,265 miles
  • 2024 – 82,313 miles
  • 2023 – 79,395 miles
  • 2022 – 77,687 miles
  • 2021 – 76,569 miles
  • 2020 – 76,050 miles
  • 2019 – 73,721 miles
  • 2018 – 72,958 miles
  • 2017 – 71,583 miles
  • 2016 – 66,828 miles
  • 2015 – 63,216 miles
  • 2014 – 59,487 miles
  • 2013 – 55,213 miles
  • 2012 – 51,721 miles
  • 2011 – 46,864 miles
  • 2010 – 43,114 miles
  • 2009 – 39,509 miles
  • 2008 – 34,844 miles
  • 2007 – 27,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,082 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,082 miles (+3,817)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    888525155568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,265 miles (+3,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    546361036934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,313 miles (+2,918)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,313 miles
    Test number
    607640424568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin is heavily corroded.

  4. Pass79,395 miles (+1,708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    247322139768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin is heavily corroded.

  5. Pass77,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    565962804157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,687 miles (+1,118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,687 miles
    Test number
    497699384579
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    210125478611
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail76,569 miles (+519)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    894560973629
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leaking from joint between Cat and middle section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass76,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    474697056949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail76,050 miles (+2,329)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    184054009683
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass73,721 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    908745098365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,958 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    313700489483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,583 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    245211081260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,580 miles (+4,752)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,580 miles
    Test number
    415376242815
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front. rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front, Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,828 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    291368310081
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge

  16. Pass63,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    398978725121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,216 miles (+3,729)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    538047125164
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass59,487 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    288028224114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil dipstick broken

  19. Fail59,487 miles (+4,274)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    877758024187
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil dipstick broken

  20. Pass55,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    235648623438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail55,213 miles (+3,492)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,213 miles
    Test number
    676448223149
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,721 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    956601232138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail51,720 miles (+4,856)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    365719722141
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass46,864 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    726764321181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass43,114 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,114 miles
    Test number
    294956110119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,509 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,509 miles
    Test number
    250347819489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,844 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,844 miles
    Test number
    953960938196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,826 miles
    Test number
    230863827122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ELK

Does S20 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ELK is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ELK?
The MOT on S20 ELK is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ELK done?
S20 ELK was recorded at 90,082 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
Has S20 ELK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ELK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S20 ELK 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 S20 ELK find?
S20 ELK passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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