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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,364 cc

S3 CABMOT history

S3 CAB is a grey diesel MINI first used on 2 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

S3 CAB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,143 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CAB was last recorded at 59,143 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,649 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
494 miles
Average per year
2,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,143 miles
  • 2025 – 58,649 miles
  • 2024 – 57,986 miles
  • 2023 – 57,312 miles
  • 2022 – 56,661 miles
  • 2021 – 55,711 miles
  • 2020 – 54,888 miles
  • 2019 – 53,793 miles
  • 2018 – 52,293 miles
  • 2017 – 50,677 miles
  • 2016 – 48,682 miles
  • 2015 – 46,564 miles
  • 2014 – 38,338 miles
  • 2013 – 27,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,143 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,143 miles (+494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    639045756108
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass58,649 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    583784674149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,637 miles (+651)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,637 miles
    Test number
    441461306326
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only made minimum effort requires attention

  4. Pass57,986 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    584584278579
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,312 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    286226672494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass56,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    845624846993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail56,661 miles (+950)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    409347931295
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass55,711 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,711 miles
    Test number
    996214642942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,888 miles (+1,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    376563236007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover/trays fitted preventing full inspection

  10. Pass53,793 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,793 miles
    Test number
    305166017616
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear wheel/brake

  11. Pass52,293 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,293 miles
    Test number
    297867283871
    • AdvisoryUnder covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

  12. Pass50,677 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    918496707050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,682 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    641935311661
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn close 3mm

  14. Pass46,564 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    996977415281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,338 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    196853014221
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,338 miles (+10,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    948933314268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass27,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,717 miles
    Test number
    175701313217
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail27,717 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,717 miles
    Test number
    217921813226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S3 CAB

Does S3 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CAB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CAB?
The MOT on S3 CAB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CAB done?
S3 CAB was recorded at 59,143 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
Has S3 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CAB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 CAB 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 S3 CAB find?
S3 CAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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