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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S23 HMAMOT history

S23 HMA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 7 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S23 HMA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
122,285 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 HMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 HMA was last recorded at 122,285 miles on 21 May 2026, 3,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,622 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,663 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,285 miles
  • 2025 – 118,622 miles
  • 2023 – 111,517 miles
  • 2022 – 99,648 miles
  • 2020 – 94,776 miles
  • 2019 – 87,759 miles
  • 2018 – 80,362 miles
  • 2017 – 72,737 miles
  • 2016 – 67,654 miles
  • 2015 – 59,713 miles
  • 2014 – 56,606 miles
  • 2013 – 52,350 miles
  • 2012 – 47,296 miles
  • 2011 – 42,822 miles
  • 2010 – 39,899 miles
  • 2009 – 36,866 miles
  • 2008 – 33,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,285 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Power steering pump is noisy in operation

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,285 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,285 miles
    Test number
    238820968909
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    922469095248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail118,622 miles (+7,105)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,622 miles
    Test number
    691958346944
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass111,517 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    311248268359
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,517 miles (+5,147)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    177102814878
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,370 miles (+6,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    619567001025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,648 miles (+4,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    928164531872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  8. Pass94,776 miles (+2,404)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    971869540656
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass92,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    255548602997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, close to a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage close to a failure (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is noisy in operation

  10. Fail92,372 miles (+4,613)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    387360084799
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, close to a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage close to a failure (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is noisy in operation

  11. Pass87,759 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    264031521455
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdjustable steering collumn slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe is leaking and on the limit for a failure
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is leaking and on the limit for a failure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

  12. Fail87,754 miles (+7,392)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,754 miles
    Test number
    480510998206
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn and close to a failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdjustable steering collumn slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe is leaking and on the limit for a failure
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is leaking and on the limit for a failure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

  13. Pass80,362 miles (+7,625)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    212404414932
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes are split, worn and close to a failure (offside is on the limit)
    • AdvisoryEngine is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has signs of a leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump is noisy in operation
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryScreen is chipped

  14. Pass72,737 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    765849117152
    • AdvisoryEngine is weeping oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are close to a failure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is not a run flat
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  15. Fail72,737 miles (+5,083)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    186963791086
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine is weeping oil
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are close to a failure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is not a run flat
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  16. Pass67,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,654 miles
    Test number
    134409261716
    • AdvisoryNear side front belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear belt is slow retracting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  17. Fail67,654 miles (+7,941)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,654 miles
    Test number
    383786762288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNear side front belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryOff side rear belt is slow retracting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  18. Pass59,713 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,713 miles
    Test number
    338870725005
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass56,606 miles (+4,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    238250474074
    • NoteN/s wiper poor

  20. Pass52,350 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    546418153007
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt slow to return and close to failure, offside front seat belt frayed, nearside rear seat belt slow to return, nearside front seat belt has damage to webbing, flat tyre warning light on

  21. Fail52,350 miles (+5,054)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    496588453046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt slow to return and close to failure, offside front seat belt frayed, nearside rear seat belt slow to return, nearside front seat belt has damage to webbing, flat tyre warning light on

  22. Pass47,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    777543072000
    • NotePower steering pump is damp, nearside rear tyre has a bald edge and close to failure, offside front tyre has a bald edge, offside front lower arm rear bush worn

  23. Fail47,296 miles (+4,474)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    946553272001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePower steering pump is damp, nearside rear tyre has a bald edge and close to failure, offside front tyre has a bald edge, offside front lower arm rear bush worn

  24. Pass42,822 miles (+2,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,822 miles
    Test number
    929302261020
    • NoteHandbrake travel high and close to failure

  25. Fail39,899 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    253434460054
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass39,899 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    580474660057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,866 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,866 miles
    Test number
    801322579027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    932796618009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 HMA

Does S23 HMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 HMA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 HMA?
The MOT on S23 HMA is valid until 20 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 HMA done?
S23 HMA was recorded at 122,285 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has S23 HMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 HMA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 HMA 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 HMA find?
S23 HMA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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