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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S3 EKTMOT history

S3 EKT is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S3 EKT black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,548 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EKT was last recorded at 82,548 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,119 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,429 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,548 miles
  • 2025 – 79,119 miles
  • 2024 – 78,416 miles
  • 2023 – 73,295 miles
  • 2022 – 64,906 miles
  • 2021 – 61,302 miles
  • 2020 – 57,714 miles
  • 2019 – 54,181 miles
  • 2018 – 48,994 miles
  • 2017 – 44,063 miles
  • 2016 – 38,737 miles
  • 2015 – 29,858 miles
  • 2014 – 24,854 miles
  • 2013 – 19,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,548 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front subframe surface corrision

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,548 miles (+3,429)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    402837390211
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass79,119 miles (+703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    313038660532
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,416 miles (+5,121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    853477062392
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,295 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    848136321738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,906 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    563037039826
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail64,906 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,906 miles
    Test number
    525609450033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn down on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced half not working (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule nut rusted (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,302 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    802585580791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail61,302 miles (+3,588)1 dangerous4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    604224097969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavy on edges - 205/45 r17 84v - runflat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 - upper (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 - upper (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,714 miles (+3,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    730303261290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  10. Pass54,181 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    554864160645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,179 miles (+5,185)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,179 miles
    Test number
    398493481056
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass48,994 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    748146198916
    • AdvisoryFront subframe surface corrision
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrision
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min level

  13. Fail48,994 miles (+4,931)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    690788167679
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe surface corrision
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe surface corrision
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min level

  14. Pass44,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    894422687084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail44,063 miles (+5,326)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    584887880156
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  16. Pass38,737 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    656199520658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail38,737 miles (+8,879)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    734278574452
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass29,858 miles (+5,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    116798965129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass24,854 miles (+5,806)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    235671674038
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass19,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    148544383446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 EKT

Does S3 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EKT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 EKT?
The MOT on S3 EKT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EKT done?
S3 EKT was recorded at 82,548 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has S3 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EKT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 EKT 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 EKT find?
S3 EKT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 3 more.

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