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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S27 VESMOT history

S27 VES is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S27 VES black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,541 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 VES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 VES was last recorded at 83,541 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,581 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
1,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,541 miles
  • 2025 – 82,581 miles
  • 2024 – 81,670 miles
  • 2023 – 81,059 miles
  • 2022 – 80,338 miles
  • 2021 – 79,344 miles
  • 2020 – 79,031 miles
  • 2019 – 78,481 miles
  • 2018 – 77,768 miles
  • 2017 – 77,273 miles
  • 2016 – 76,355 miles
  • 2015 – 75,572 miles
  • 2014 – 74,892 miles
  • 2013 – 73,598 miles
  • 2012 – 73,573 miles
  • 2011 – 66,164 miles
  • 2010 – 60,346 miles
  • 2009 – 54,714 miles
  • 2007 – 48,489 miles
  • 2006 – 45,368 miles
  • 2005 – 43,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    278826398917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  2. Fail83,541 miles (+960)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    363198493048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass82,581 miles (+911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    775235780178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage around steering rack and pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass81,670 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    970225135842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail81,669 miles (+610)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,669 miles
    Test number
    832266583784
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass81,059 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    736575796881
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail81,058 miles (+720)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    983648800167
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down side to side play at the steering wheel (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass80,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    655707740540
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight oil leak from power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail80,338 miles (+994)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    629084279003
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both front aim low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight oil leak from power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass79,344 miles (+313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,344 miles
    Test number
    389114466415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perishing

  11. Pass79,031 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    651338265599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,481 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,481 miles
    Test number
    366140343729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,479 miles (+711)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    933909129692
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass77,768 miles (+495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    255488888886
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres cracked & perished
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass77,273 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,273 miles
    Test number
    711868316834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,355 miles (+783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    227862527254
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Pass75,572 miles (+680)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    199436285481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  18. Pass74,892 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    195726274041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,598 miles
    Test number
    288728383023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,597 miles (+24)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    469618483061
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass73,573 miles (+2,337)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,573 miles
    Test number
    479137342323
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteSide windows tinted

  22. Pass71,236 miles (+5,072)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,236 miles
    Test number
    199908942425
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass66,164 miles (+5,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,164 miles
    Test number
    495030741056
    • NoteEngine oil is and is leaking.

  24. Pass60,346 miles (+5,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    773479670020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass54,714 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,714 miles
    Test number
    862532089047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,489 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    462412477285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,368 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,368 miles
    Test number
    793493276299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    683299765234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 VES

Does S27 VES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 VES is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 VES?
The MOT on S27 VES 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 VES done?
S27 VES was recorded at 83,541 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,957 miles a year.
Has S27 VES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 VES has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 VES 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 VES find?
S27 VES passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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