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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S21 ABVMOT history

S21 ABV is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 37,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S21 ABV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,351 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 ABV was last recorded at 37,351 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,265 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
1,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,351 miles
  • 2025 – 36,265 miles
  • 2024 – 35,073 miles
  • 2023 – 33,827 miles
  • 2022 – 32,765 miles
  • 2021 – 31,564 miles
  • 2020 – 30,420 miles
  • 2019 – 27,818 miles
  • 2018 – 26,567 miles
  • 2017 – 24,550 miles
  • 2016 – 23,620 miles
  • 2015 – 22,170 miles
  • 2014 – 21,793 miles
  • 2013 – 21,480 miles
  • 2012 – 21,030 miles
  • 2011 – 20,558 miles
  • 2010 – 19,526 miles
  • 2009 – 18,346 miles
  • 2008 – 17,102 miles
  • 2007 – 16,094 miles
  • 2006 – 14,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,351 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,351 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    200959513899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,265 miles (+1,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,265 miles
    Test number
    446657445517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass35,073 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,073 miles
    Test number
    679548578801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass33,827 miles (+1,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    767083979192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass32,765 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    32,765 miles
    Test number
    653604762627
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass31,564 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    242024226668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,420 miles (+2,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    795121201761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass27,818 miles (+1,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,818 miles
    Test number
    803255016116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass26,567 miles (+2,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,567 miles
    Test number
    764714676107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  10. Pass24,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    608122865053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  11. Fail24,547 miles (+927)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,547 miles
    Test number
    434069258591
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements
  12. Pass23,620 miles (+1,450)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    918078256426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass22,170 miles (+377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,170 miles
    Test number
    967550655039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass21,793 miles (+313)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,793 miles
    Test number
    495495564094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
  15. Pass21,480 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    379057653045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Fail21,478 miles (+448)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,478 miles
    Test number
    718576753070
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust rear section deteriorated
  17. Pass21,030 miles (+472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,030 miles
    Test number
    487095762000
    • NoteBoth rear ryres starting to deteriorate
  18. Pass20,558 miles (+1,032)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    266248941066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate
  19. Pass19,526 miles (+1,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    731927040094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate
  20. Pass18,346 miles (+1,244)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    102634159461
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres starting to deteriorate
  21. Pass17,102 miles (+1,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,102 miles
    Test number
    563266238050
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres and offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
  22. Pass16,094 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,094 miles
    Test number
    780798057054
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
  23. Fail16,089 miles (+1,584)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,089 miles
    Test number
    544205247045
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to deteriorate
  24. Pass14,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,505 miles
    Test number
    494408146071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 ABV

Does S21 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 ABV is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 ABV?
The MOT on S21 ABV is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 ABV done?
S21 ABV was recorded at 37,351 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,141 miles a year.
Has S21 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 ABV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S21 ABV 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 S21 ABV find?
S21 ABV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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