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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S40 AWCMOT history

S40 AWC is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S40 AWC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,883 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 AWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 AWC was last recorded at 131,883 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,883 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,883 miles
  • 2024 – 128,942 miles
  • 2023 – 122,936 miles
  • 2022 – 116,529 miles
  • 2021 – 108,623 miles
  • 2020 – 103,545 miles
  • 2019 – 92,784 miles
  • 2018 – 84,446 miles
  • 2017 – 73,265 miles
  • 2016 – 63,689 miles
  • 2015 – 63,541 miles
  • 2014 – 60,679 miles
  • 2013 – 58,805 miles
  • 2012 – 53,843 miles
  • 2011 – 45,381 miles
  • 2010 – 37,410 miles
  • 2009 – 31,195 miles
  • 2008 – 17,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,883 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,883 miles
    Test number
    598384833629
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,883 miles (+2,941)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,883 miles
    Test number
    657784331255
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    129895644222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail128,942 miles (+6,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,942 miles
    Test number
    132747318125
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,936 miles
    Test number
    784929632581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,936 miles (+6,407)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,936 miles
    Test number
    157961904303
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,529 miles
    Test number
    772965050557
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,529 miles (+7,906)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,529 miles
    Test number
    729298063406
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,623 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,623 miles
    Test number
    637070135305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail108,623 miles (+5,078)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,623 miles
    Test number
    584122792754
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,545 miles (+10,761)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,545 miles
    Test number
    680991243013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,784 miles
    Test number
    183081351699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  13. Fail92,784 miles (+8,338)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,784 miles
    Test number
    487379101594
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated

  14. Pass84,446 miles (+11,181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,446 miles
    Test number
    426284138178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    669164162889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,265 miles (+9,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    668990169048
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass63,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    811741464158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail63,689 miles (+148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    371136273997
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass63,541 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    960979979221
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass60,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    337221964294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,679 miles (+1,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,679 miles
    Test number
    335310564488
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    525127963288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail58,805 miles (+4,962)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    198047063219
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,843 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,843 miles
    Test number
    969731972241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,381 miles (+7,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    318139461253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,410 miles (+6,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    903460870203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass31,195 miles (+13,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,195 miles
    Test number
    334627669215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass17,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,679 miles
    Test number
    390279068464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 AWC

Does S40 AWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 AWC is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 AWC?
The MOT on S40 AWC is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 AWC done?
S40 AWC was recorded at 131,883 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has S40 AWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 AWC has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 AWC 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 S40 AWC find?
S40 AWC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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