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MINI Cooper D

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S3 FTAMOT history

S3 FTA is a black diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,062 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper D
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FTA was last recorded at 89,062 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 8,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,421 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,641 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,062 miles
  • 2025 – 80,421 miles
  • 2024 – 72,151 miles
  • 2023 – 72,116 miles
  • 2022 – 70,071 miles
  • 2021 – 68,483 miles
  • 2020 – 66,309 miles
  • 2019 – 65,231 miles
  • 2018 – 63,034 miles
  • 2017 – 61,074 miles
  • 2016 – 58,111 miles
  • 2015 – 47,994 miles
  • 2014 – 36,652 miles
  • 2013 – 22,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,062 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    362832583570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,421 miles (+8,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    762277604357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,151 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,151 miles
    Test number
    554065095896
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail72,116 miles (+2,045)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    143695307448
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Top mounts play both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,071 miles (+1,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,071 miles
    Test number
    652311485526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,483 miles (+2,174)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    738363846226
    • MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,309 miles (+1,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    705348673788
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass65,231 miles (+2,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    456852109976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass63,034 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    519805011899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level.

  10. Pass61,074 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,074 miles
    Test number
    250968740443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,111 miles
    Test number
    105841322648
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail58,111 miles (+10,117)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,111 miles
    Test number
    506487394161
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass47,994 miles (+11,342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    774783228167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,652 miles (+14,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,652 miles
    Test number
    886551754335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass22,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,534 miles
    Test number
    427780143459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FTA

Does S3 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FTA is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FTA?
The MOT on S3 FTA is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FTA done?
S3 FTA was recorded at 89,062 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has S3 FTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FTA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 FTA 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 FTA find?
S3 FTA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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