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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S23 ADVMOT history

S23 ADV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 121,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S23 ADV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,313 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 ADV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 ADV was last recorded at 121,313 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2023: 115,820 miles, lower than 135,652 miles on 2 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,544 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,769 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,313 miles
  • 2025 – 119,544 miles
  • 2024 – 117,406 miles
  • 2023 – 115,829 miles
  • 2022 – 135,652 miles
  • 2021 – 134,212 miles
  • 2020 – 133,144 miles
  • 2019 – 131,724 miles
  • 2018 – 129,919 miles
  • 2017 – 128,884 miles
  • 2016 – 125,040 miles
  • 2015 – 117,515 miles
  • 2014 – 104,342 miles
  • 2013 – 98,717 miles
  • 2012 – 92,795 miles
  • 2010 – 85,286 miles
  • 2009 – 61,646 miles
  • 2008 – 55,023 miles
  • 2007 – 46,758 miles
  • 2006 – 37,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,313 miles (+1,769)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    181323936198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,544 miles (+2,138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    335239914629
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber top mount, rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,406 miles (+1,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    364028725043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,829 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    788422149889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,820 miles (-19,832)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    971751406891
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass135,652 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,652 miles
    Test number
    584878475556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail135,650 miles (+1,438)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    384898098384
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,212 miles (+1,068)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    393412030667
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,144 miles (+1,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,144 miles
    Test number
    501786629925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass131,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    446247698055
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,724 miles (+1,805)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    102567373257
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass129,919 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,919 miles
    Test number
    931529919633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    346624048319
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low

  14. Fail128,884 miles (+3,844)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,884 miles
    Test number
    160468633463
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low

  15. Pass125,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    304140129301
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  16. Fail125,040 miles (+7,525)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    985524362701
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass117,515 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    685724875125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail117,504 miles (+13,162)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,504 miles
    Test number
    369351765146
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass104,342 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    129147244105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    518189253147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,717 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    266468453134
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Fail98,717 miles (+5,922)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    927228453178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper perished

  23. Pass92,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    459926032176
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail92,795 miles (+7,509)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    959372332113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRad cap missing

  25. Pass85,286 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    111154840377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc worn

  26. Fail85,286 miles (+23,640)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    432782640451
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront disc worn

  27. Fail61,646 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    220312149169
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass61,646 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    973272849195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,023 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    270552368473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,758 miles
    Test number
    793877767120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail46,758 miles (+9,064)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,758 miles
    Test number
    441784067139
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass37,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    541841476183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 ADV

Does S23 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 ADV is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 ADV?
The MOT on S23 ADV is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 ADV done?
S23 ADV was recorded at 121,313 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has S23 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 ADV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 ADV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 ADV find?
S23 ADV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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