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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S3 SBJMOT history

S3 SBJ is a blue petrol MINI first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S3 SBJ blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,794 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 SBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 SBJ was last recorded at 115,794 miles on 22 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2026: 115,794 miles, lower than 115,930 miles on 19 May 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,930 miles · 19 May 2026
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,794 miles
  • 2025 – 114,488 miles
  • 2024 – 110,150 miles
  • 2023 – 104,397 miles
  • 2022 – 103,574 miles
  • 2021 – 98,989 miles
  • 2020 – 93,323 miles
  • 2019 – 88,896 miles
  • 2018 – 74,087 miles
  • 2017 – 58,389 miles
  • 2016 – 49,012 miles
  • 2015 – 42,335 miles
  • 2014 – 38,422 miles
  • 2013 – 33,844 miles
  • 2012 – 28,093 miles
  • 2011 – 22,710 miles
  • 2010 – 17,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,794 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,794 miles (-136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,794 miles
    Test number
    274393555216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,930 miles (+7)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,930 miles
    Test number
    162989874914
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail115,923 miles (+1,435)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    277192746410
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass114,488 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    225204046063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Fail114,488 miles (+61)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    406702097320
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail114,427 miles (+4,277)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,427 miles
    Test number
    729473375968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,150 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    857086250014
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower lamp is dim. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,150 miles (+5,753)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,150 miles
    Test number
    287832084790
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower lamp is dim. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,397 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    298645795375
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,397 miles (+823)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    339874339731
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass103,574 miles (+4,585)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,574 miles
    Test number
    878038791427
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,989 miles
    Test number
    366257891847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,988 miles (+5,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    798775651739
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass93,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    311202198104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,323 miles (+4,427)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    385516323354
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  16. Pass88,896 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    539066157770
    • MinorFront Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  17. Fail88,896 miles (+14,809)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    444093800004
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  18. Pass74,087 miles (+15,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    182731639608
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryEmissions just within limits

  19. Pass58,389 miles (+9,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    665948298289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,012 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,012 miles
    Test number
    784843764773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass42,335 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    858752376719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass38,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    137244054248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,422 miles (+4,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,422 miles
    Test number
    509104354238
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass33,844 miles (+5,751)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    756802153278
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass28,093 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    428494542217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,710 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,710 miles
    Test number
    977752641251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,025 miles
    Test number
    212177850241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 SBJ

Does S3 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 SBJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 SBJ?
The MOT on S3 SBJ is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 SBJ done?
S3 SBJ was recorded at 115,794 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has S3 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 SBJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 SBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 SBJ find?
S3 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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