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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S20 SOWMOT history

S20 SOW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 77,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

S20 SOW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,024 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SOW was last recorded at 77,024 miles on 14 May 2026, 6,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,943 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,081 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,024 miles
  • 2025 – 70,943 miles
  • 2024 – 66,776 miles
  • 2023 – 63,940 miles
  • 2022 – 59,454 miles
  • 2021 – 52,133 miles
  • 2020 – 46,852 miles
  • 2019 – 42,013 miles
  • 2018 – 39,432 miles
  • 2016 – 26,984 miles
  • 2015 – 19,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front position lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,024 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    850180600846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail77,024 miles (+6,081)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    588969568057
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass70,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    749888944470
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail70,943 miles (+4,167)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    302737414382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass66,776 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,776 miles
    Test number
    731424509416
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin pads all round wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  6. Pass63,940 miles (+4,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    302040143344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  7. Pass59,454 miles (+7,321)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,454 miles
    Test number
    787147461722
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp lens damaged

  8. Pass52,133 miles (+5,281)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    563621601578
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front position lamp lens damaged

  9. Pass46,852 miles (+4,839)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,852 miles
    Test number
    657286608390
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass42,013 miles (+2,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,013 miles
    Test number
    132884407807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass39,432 miles (+12,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    581731516913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cracks appearing between tread pattern on tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracks appearing between tread pattern on tyre

  12. Pass26,984 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,984 miles
    Test number
    832448500088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    738463815177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,934 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    668393115127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 SOW

Does S20 SOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SOW is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SOW?
The MOT on S20 SOW is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SOW done?
S20 SOW was recorded at 77,024 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has S20 SOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SOW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 SOW 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 SOW find?
S20 SOW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge, and 3 more.

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