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White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S23 LCYMOT history

S23 LCY is a white petrol MINI first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S23 LCY white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,528 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LCY was last recorded at 106,528 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,429 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,099 miles
Average per year
3,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,528 miles
  • 2024 – 100,429 miles
  • 2023 – 99,023 miles
  • 2022 – 96,228 miles
  • 2021 – 93,725 miles
  • 2020 – 92,068 miles
  • 2019 – 91,219 miles
  • 2018 – 89,925 miles
  • 2017 – 88,318 miles
  • 2016 – 86,448 miles
  • 2015 – 84,777 miles
  • 2014 – 83,304 miles
  • 2013 – 77,503 miles
  • 2012 – 72,340 miles
  • 2011 – 67,426 miles
  • 2010 – 60,472 miles
  • 2009 – 51,858 miles
  • 2008 – 42,735 miles
  • 2007 – 36,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,528 miles
  • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,528 miles (+6,099)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,528 miles
    Test number
    266489237964
    • MinorSide repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass100,429 miles (+1,406)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    604591721915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    870629865175
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop Lamp disconnected
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Efficiency Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail99,023 miles (+2,795)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    283964400558
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side N/S Low Readings - 60kgf (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass96,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    712165024532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,228 miles (+2,503)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    516621532346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass93,725 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,725 miles
    Test number
    445014365945
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass92,068 miles (+849)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    452119407498
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank area (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed hose (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass91,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    389225656352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail91,219 miles (+1,294)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    479753320200
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,925 miles (+1,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    678580570291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,318 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,318 miles
    Test number
    282015183297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,448 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    826435910880
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass84,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    816689059558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,771 miles (+1,467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    735466401354
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass83,304 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    495104824489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,723 miles (+3,220)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,723 miles
    Test number
    256521274035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • NoteRear silencer of exhuast slight deteriorated

  18. Pass77,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    836436163002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail77,503 miles (+5,163)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    296405563077
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass72,340 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,340 miles
    Test number
    365280262093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass67,426 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    929011571070
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass60,472 miles (+8,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    544011250062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,858 miles (+138)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    883670959058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  24. Fail51,720 miles (+8,985)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,720 miles
    Test number
    101033949415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted can`t check for corrosion
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  25. Pass42,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    234510438097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,735 miles (+6,445)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    971510438095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    244822497491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,290 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    940732597143
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about S23 LCY

Does S23 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LCY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 LCY?
The MOT on S23 LCY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LCY done?
S23 LCY was recorded at 106,528 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,826 miles a year.
Has S23 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LCY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 LCY 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 LCY find?
S23 LCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both missing; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 2 more.

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