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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S40 LYEMOT history

S40 LYE is a silver petrol MINI ONE first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,881 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
ONE
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LYE was last recorded at 58,881 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 8,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,198 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,683 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,881 miles
  • 2025 – 50,198 miles
  • 2024 – 46,364 miles
  • 2023 – 45,998 miles
  • 2022 – 44,782 miles
  • 2021 – 43,083 miles
  • 2020 – 38,619 miles
  • 2019 – 31,854 miles
  • 2016 – 30,678 miles
  • 2015 – 27,676 miles
  • 2014 – 24,572 miles
  • 2013 – 20,900 miles
  • 2012 – 20,158 miles
  • 2011 – 19,489 miles
  • 2010 – 18,148 miles
  • 2009 – 17,087 miles
  • 2008 – 15,562 miles
  • 2007 – 12,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,881 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,881 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    160605384568
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass50,198 miles (+3,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    261875372058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass46,364 miles (+366)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,364 miles
    Test number
    368897540134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses through wings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrossion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes to hoses both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass45,998 miles (+1,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    127200839798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal perishing
  5. Pass44,782 miles (+1,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    522324099431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass43,083 miles (+4,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    449206669387
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Limiting Inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass38,619 miles (+6,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    38,619 miles
    Test number
    805408497443
    • AdvisoryRear discs and pads deteriorating and recommend replacement
    • AdvisorySide sill covers fitted making inspection difficult
  8. Pass31,854 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,854 miles
    Test number
    681932895786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    977953679396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,678 miles (+3,002)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    983674309386
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish.
  11. Fail27,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    875643105250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass27,676 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,676 miles
    Test number
    957183005224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,572 miles (+3,672)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,572 miles
    Test number
    397303054231
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracking on sidewall but not to cords at present.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls but not to cords at present.
  14. Pass20,900 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,900 miles
    Test number
    628153553237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,517 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,517 miles
    Test number
    148149873490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,158 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,158 miles
    Test number
    318938252281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,489 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,489 miles
    Test number
    285175651208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,148 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    814093460290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,087 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,087 miles
    Test number
    970579959297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,956 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,956 miles
    Test number
    713995829234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,562 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,562 miles
    Test number
    231140878273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    12,766 miles
    Test number
    390190777465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 LYE

Does S40 LYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LYE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LYE?
The MOT on S40 LYE is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LYE done?
S40 LYE was recorded at 58,881 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has S40 LYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LYE has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on S40 LYE 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 LYE find?
S40 LYE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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