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Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S23 SOCMOT history

S23 SOC is a purple petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

S23 SOC purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
116,624 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S23 SOC was last recorded at 116,624 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 5,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2018: 63,651 miles, lower than 104,207 miles on 26 May 2018.

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
111,482 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,142 miles
Average per year
5,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,624 miles
  • 2021 – 111,482 miles
  • 2020 – 109,457 miles
  • 2019 – 107,587 miles
  • 2018 – 104,235 miles
  • 2016 – 100,811 miles
  • 2015 – 91,525 miles
  • 2014 – 86,033 miles
  • 2013 – 78,112 miles
  • 2012 – 67,469 miles
  • 2011 – 62,564 miles
  • 2010 – 56,088 miles
  • 2009 – 47,098 miles
  • 2008 – 39,506 miles
  • 2007 – 32,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,624 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,624 miles (+5,142)3 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    533298797757
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass111,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    783292376548
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail111,482 miles (+2,025)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    216752842935
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass109,457 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    515840527618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,440 miles (+1,853)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,440 miles
    Test number
    946867254407
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass107,587 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,587 miles
    Test number
    157376738544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    820053108892
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,235 miles (+40,584)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    176426415826
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,651 miles (-40,556)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    811856409914
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,207 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,207 miles
    Test number
    789604019826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,811 miles (+9,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,811 miles
    Test number
    692917826679
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass91,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,525 miles
    Test number
    707056855126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,525 miles (+79)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,525 miles
    Test number
    546375855158
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail91,446 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    619361445151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail91,446 miles (+5,413)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    559031345120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail86,033 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    387928454048
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,033 miles (+7,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    419028654063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass78,112 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    218183003235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,829 miles (+7,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    199977863014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass67,469 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    287950482120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,564 miles (+6,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    759113281186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,088 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    153574680108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,098 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    232332999145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    344533138228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,506 miles (+7,379)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,506 miles
    Test number
    751351238249
    • 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 damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass32,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    481333127242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S23 SOC

Does S23 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 SOC expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 SOC?
The MOT on S23 SOC expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 SOC done?
S23 SOC was recorded at 116,624 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 5,536 miles a year.
Has S23 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 SOC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 SOC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 SOC find?
S23 SOC failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with 3 dangerous defects and 5 major defects: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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