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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S26 AAHMOT history

S26 AAH is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

S26 AAH silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
106,265 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 AAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 AAH was last recorded at 106,265 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jan 2010: 33,381 miles, lower than 33,522 miles on 6 Jul 2009.

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
106,265 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,265 miles
  • 2021 – 94,213 miles
  • 2020 – 90,546 miles
  • 2019 – 87,272 miles
  • 2017 – 87,272 miles
  • 2016 – 87,272 miles
  • 2015 – 68,128 miles
  • 2013 – 67,650 miles
  • 2012 – 66,562 miles
  • 2011 – 53,387 miles
  • 2010 – 33,381 miles
  • 2009 – 33,522 miles
  • 2008 – 27,431 miles
  • 2007 – 16,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,265 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil level lowRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    413622683900
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  2. Fail106,265 miles (+12,052)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    711404451362
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  3. Pass94,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,213 miles
    Test number
    617212519992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,212 miles (+3,666)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,212 miles
    Test number
    415010087693
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,546 miles (+3,274)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    576296457045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in drivers seat back
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cuts in tread area not deep enough to reach ply/cords, outer sidewall damaged & inner edge stepped
    • AdvisoryOffside registration plate lens missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  6. Pass87,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    158861987508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    936611553962
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass87,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    405702793214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,272 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    619283372456
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Fail87,272 miles (+19,144)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    112213877372
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass68,128 miles (+478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    377311495156
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust box very rusty.

  12. Pass67,650 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    296305583199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,562 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    589856212295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine waring light illuminated
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  14. Fail66,560 miles (+13,173)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    147262212287
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine waring light illuminated
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  15. Pass53,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    517488651171
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail53,387 miles (+20,006)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,387 miles
    Test number
    626618151149
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass33,381 miles (-141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,381 miles
    Test number
    384965220089
    • 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)

  18. Fail33,522 miles (+6,091)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    381007089174
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to exhaust leaking

  19. Pass27,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    281330458178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,431 miles (+10,882)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,431 miles
    Test number
    301200458104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  21. Fail16,549 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    733504447133
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass16,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    822464447108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 AAH

Does S26 AAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 AAH expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 AAH?
The MOT on S26 AAH expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 AAH done?
S26 AAH was recorded at 106,265 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has S26 AAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 AAH has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 AAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S26 AAH find?
S26 AAH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil level low.

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