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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S40 PHSMOT history

S40 PHS is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 57,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
57,931 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PHS was last recorded at 57,931 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,447 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,931 miles
  • 2024 – 56,447 miles
  • 2022 – 51,820 miles
  • 2021 – 46,446 miles
  • 2020 – 43,653 miles
  • 2018 – 35,396 miles
  • 2017 – 27,693 miles
  • 2016 – 22,981 miles
  • 2015 – 16,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,931 miles (+1,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,931 miles
    Test number
    200516924500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,447 miles (+4,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    683327051867
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass51,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    139575367488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,820 miles (+5,374)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    127240908810
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass46,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    109431839934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,446 miles (+2,793)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,446 miles
    Test number
    527290282443
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass43,653 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    638611847237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    551222842832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,396 miles (+7,703)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,396 miles
    Test number
    237108251562
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass27,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    437878666892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail27,693 miles (+4,712)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    263316017847
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass22,981 miles (+6,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,981 miles
    Test number
    390158678948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre outer edge visibly worn

  13. Pass16,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,539 miles
    Test number
    646479683399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PHS

Does S40 PHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PHS is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 PHS?
The MOT on S40 PHS is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PHS done?
S40 PHS was recorded at 57,931 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has S40 PHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PHS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 PHS 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 PHS find?
S40 PHS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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