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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S27 MLAMOT history

S27 MLA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S27 MLA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,947 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 MLA was last recorded at 134,947 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,392 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,555 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,947 miles
  • 2025 – 131,392 miles
  • 2024 – 128,577 miles
  • 2023 – 126,011 miles
  • 2022 – 118,490 miles
  • 2021 – 113,338 miles
  • 2020 – 109,584 miles
  • 2019 – 103,869 miles
  • 2018 – 101,488 miles
  • 2017 – 98,347 miles
  • 2016 – 94,931 miles
  • 2015 – 86,874 miles
  • 2014 – 78,711 miles
  • 2013 – 72,252 miles
  • 2012 – 69,642 miles
  • 2011 – 66,564 miles
  • 2010 – 56,756 miles
  • 2009 – 42,899 miles
  • 2008 – 29,946 miles
  • 2007 – 20,337 miles
  • 2006 – 17,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,947 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,947 miles (+3,555)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,947 miles
    Test number
    447591666039
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,392 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,392 miles
    Test number
    315822356135
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

  3. Pass128,577 miles (+2,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    343057528580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass126,011 miles (+7,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,011 miles
    Test number
    449408681792
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass118,490 miles (+5,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    207197021524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass113,338 miles (+3,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,338 miles
    Test number
    594870829011
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,584 miles (+5,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    428655758123
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  8. Pass103,869 miles (+2,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    537310600344
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,488 miles (+3,141)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    403968048033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres bald on inner edges

  10. Pass98,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    318852250875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,347 miles (+3,416)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    995871571703
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  12. Pass94,931 miles (+8,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    625515101943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer track rod end slight polay
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusted
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering piping damp

  13. Pass86,874 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    356223565032
    • NoteOil leaks noted

  14. Fail86,874 miles (+8,163)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    447273365038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leaks noted

  15. Pass78,711 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,711 miles
    Test number
    165528374018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,252 miles (+2,610)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    525054083002
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note,
    • NoteEngine oil leak noted

  17. Pass69,642 miles (+3,078)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,642 miles
    Test number
    225280112115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass66,564 miles (+9,808)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    266910811169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass56,756 miles (+13,857)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    140042780459
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass42,899 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,899 miles
    Test number
    582491609163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,946 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,946 miles
    Test number
    964466298051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,337 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,337 miles
    Test number
    581263307139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,704 miles
    Test number
    233636476231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,704 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,704 miles
    Test number
    342676376222
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about S27 MLA

Does S27 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 MLA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 MLA?
The MOT on S27 MLA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 MLA done?
S27 MLA was recorded at 134,947 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has S27 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 MLA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S27 MLA 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 S27 MLA find?
S27 MLA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; no rear seats or seat belts fitted, and 2 more.

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