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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S23 FDBMOT history

S23 FDB is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S23 FDB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
142,251 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FDB was last recorded at 142,251 miles on 22 May 2026, 16,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,875 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,376 miles
Average per year
7,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,251 miles
  • 2025 – 125,875 miles
  • 2024 – 117,964 miles
  • 2023 – 107,461 miles
  • 2022 – 100,634 miles
  • 2021 – 92,122 miles
  • 2019 – 79,238 miles
  • 2018 – 75,353 miles
  • 2017 – 70,230 miles
  • 2016 – 66,852 miles
  • 2015 – 62,616 miles
  • 2014 – 55,792 miles
  • 2013 – 48,398 miles
  • 2012 – 41,892 miles
  • 2011 – 32,734 miles
  • 2010 – 24,878 miles
  • 2009 – 16,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,251 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mount bushes worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks on outer edge/sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox/rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,251 miles (+16,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,251 miles
    Test number
    779251127760
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mount bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass125,875 miles (+7,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,875 miles
    Test number
    997983379701
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass117,964 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,964 miles
    Test number
    152832699566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail117,857 miles (+10,396)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    358635900609
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to offside front brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass107,461 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,461 miles
    Test number
    201130248339
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail107,429 miles (+6,795)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    856536083118
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass100,634 miles (+8,512)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,634 miles
    Test number
    122279496703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass92,122 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    472200374733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator/position lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail92,121 miles (+12,883)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,121 miles
    Test number
    364663696173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass79,238 miles (+901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    902598601714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass78,337 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    760975664826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has deep cracks on outer edge/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail78,336 miles (+2,983)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    286899727507
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has deep cracks on outer edge/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox/rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass75,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    397011159813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel rim damage
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil
  14. Fail75,353 miles (+5,123)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    423490952381
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box corroded and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front road wheel rim damage
    • AdvisoryLow on engine oil
  15. Pass70,230 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    750742695063
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly cracked
  16. Fail70,230 miles (+3,378)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,230 miles
    Test number
    808300722792
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly cracked
  17. Pass66,852 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,852 miles
    Test number
    630673606685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,616 miles (+6,824)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    408132355102
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear silencer support hangar strap broken
  19. Fail55,792 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    348835954126
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass55,792 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    986375354178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,398 miles (+6,506)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    348981573163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer upper bracket broken
  22. Pass41,892 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    589178872197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing outer edge and on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s front tyre on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking and on 2.5mm
  23. Fail41,892 miles (+9,158)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,892 miles
    Test number
    287008172142
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing outer edge and on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s front tyre on 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking and on 2.5mm
  24. Pass32,734 miles (+7,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    238757261144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass24,878 miles (+8,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,878 miles
    Test number
    902749560150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass16,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,239 miles
    Test number
    130393579141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 FDB

Does S23 FDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 FDB is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 FDB?
The MOT on S23 FDB is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 FDB done?
S23 FDB was recorded at 142,251 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,450 miles a year.
Has S23 FDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FDB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 FDB 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 S23 FDB find?
S23 FDB passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: both front suspension top mount bushes worn; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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