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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

S26 JLYMOT history

S26 JLY is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S26 JLY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,713 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 JLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 JLY was last recorded at 75,713 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,160 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,713 miles
  • 2025 – 73,160 miles
  • 2024 – 71,315 miles
  • 2023 – 69,450 miles
  • 2022 – 67,372 miles
  • 2021 – 64,673 miles
  • 2020 – 63,647 miles
  • 2019 – 61,118 miles
  • 2018 – 53,147 miles
  • 2017 – 43,423 miles
  • 2016 – 35,825 miles
  • 2015 – 29,411 miles
  • 2014 – 20,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,713 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,713 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,713 miles
    Test number
    859109781059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,160 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    847538808283
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  3. Fail73,160 miles (+1,845)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    165637210986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  4. Pass71,315 miles (+1,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    163014854350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  5. Pass69,450 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    107710960276
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail69,450 miles (+2,078)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    227351114293
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,372 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    565121716114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,673 miles (+1,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    402887143281
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi collapsed (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass63,647 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    900658975399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,118 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    199258819455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,147 miles (+9,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    521008232096
    • 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))
  12. Pass43,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    591663251194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail43,423 miles (+7,598)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    297341132761
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,825 miles (+6,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    100458097653
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass29,411 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,411 miles
    Test number
    649703948536
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail29,349 miles (+9,148)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,349 miles
    Test number
    287559479734
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass20,201 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,201 miles
    Test number
    626138924153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,067 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,067 miles
    Test number
    589053924122
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S26 JLY

Does S26 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 JLY is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 JLY?
The MOT on S26 JLY is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 JLY done?
S26 JLY was recorded at 75,713 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has S26 JLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 JLY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S26 JLY 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 S26 JLY find?
S26 JLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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