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MINI Cooper

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,496 cc

S4 LCOMOT history

S4 LCO is a blue diesel MINI Cooper first used on 28 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,776 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 LCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 LCO was last recorded at 169,776 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,430 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,346 miles
Average per year
12,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,776 miles
  • 2024 – 162,430 miles
  • 2023 – 156,130 miles
  • 2022 – 149,339 miles
  • 2021 – 140,637 miles
  • 2020 – 126,625 miles
  • 2019 – 102,870 miles
  • 2018 – 81,119 miles
  • 2017 – 60,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,776 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low round both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Swelling (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Swelling (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVibration damper has signs of wear

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,776 miles (+7,346)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,776 miles
    Test number
    393033836875
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low round both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVibration damper has signs of wear

  2. Pass162,430 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,430 miles
    Test number
    419042331902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,417 miles (+6,287)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,417 miles
    Test number
    718601069907
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine running poorly (8.2.2.2 (e))

  4. Pass156,130 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,130 miles
    Test number
    363394837165
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,129 miles (+6,790)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    667700646712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass149,339 miles (+8,702)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,339 miles
    Test number
    974002450777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,637 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    255722201699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,632 miles (+14,007)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,632 miles
    Test number
    905415974912
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,625 miles (+23,755)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,625 miles
    Test number
    462572999850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    992079900821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,867 miles (+21,748)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,867 miles
    Test number
    131503640223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,119 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    272931916608
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  13. Fail81,117 miles (+20,887)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    104782415527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  14. Pass60,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    696904497448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,230 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    432473579097
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front of system (7.1.2)

Questions about S4 LCO

Does S4 LCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 LCO is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 LCO?
The MOT on S4 LCO is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 LCO done?
S4 LCO was recorded at 169,776 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 12,966 miles a year.
Has S4 LCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 LCO has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 LCO 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 S4 LCO find?
S4 LCO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective smeary; items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low round both edges, and 9 more.

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