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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S23 SNWMOT history

S23 SNW is a blue diesel MINI first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S23 SNW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,369 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 SNW was last recorded at 131,369 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,770 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
8,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,369 miles
  • 2023 – 113,065 miles
  • 2022 – 87,786 miles
  • 2021 – 75,736 miles
  • 2020 – 71,090 miles
  • 2019 – 57,691 miles
  • 2018 – 57,384 miles
  • 2015 – 47,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,369 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,369 miles
    Test number
    218800906596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,770 miles
    Test number
    187639192901
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,770 miles (+15,705)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,770 miles
    Test number
    637741822888
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass113,065 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    600554747998
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,065 miles (+14,155)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    300060785412
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    855317159219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail98,910 miles (+11,124)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,910 miles
    Test number
    879164644913
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass87,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    388315988221
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  9. Fail87,786 miles (+12,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    312904649657
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  10. Pass75,736 miles (+4,646)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    462972172668
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass71,090 miles (+13,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    536095966566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass57,691 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    763790071989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,384 miles
    Test number
    809536402669
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    705531641914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    925876605875
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass47,771 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    320290908948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail47,770 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    614791546142
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires monitoring (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S23 SNW

Does S23 SNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 SNW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 SNW?
The MOT on S23 SNW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 SNW done?
S23 SNW was recorded at 131,369 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,297 miles a year.
Has S23 SNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SNW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 SNW 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 SNW find?
S23 SNW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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