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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S4 LYTMOT history

S4 LYT is a white petrol MINI first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S4 LYT white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,535 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 LYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 LYT was last recorded at 96,535 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 8,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,222 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,313 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,535 miles
  • 2024 – 88,222 miles
  • 2023 – 80,391 miles
  • 2022 – 71,847 miles
  • 2021 – 64,485 miles
  • 2020 – 57,835 miles
  • 2019 – 53,062 miles
  • 2018 – 44,914 miles
  • 2017 – 37,821 miles
  • 2016 – 28,028 miles
  • 2015 – 19,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    989163827117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail96,535 miles (+8,313)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,535 miles
    Test number
    631547365334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,222 miles (+7,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    255013575005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,391 miles (+8,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    127093788076
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,847 miles (+7,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    563378023465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass64,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    261874092078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail64,485 miles (+6,650)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,485 miles
    Test number
    277895593203
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass57,835 miles (+4,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    200734178365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass53,062 miles (+8,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    746189819494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass44,914 miles (+7,093)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    127261884425
    • DangerousOil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass37,821 miles (+9,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,821 miles
    Test number
    230542004042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight oil leak - Driveshaft oil seal
  12. Pass28,028 miles (+8,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,028 miles
    Test number
    514238492910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass19,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,039 miles
    Test number
    200175142772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 LYT

Does S4 LYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 LYT is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 LYT?
The MOT on S4 LYT is valid until 30 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 LYT done?
S4 LYT was recorded at 96,535 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has S4 LYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 LYT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 LYT 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 LYT find?
S4 LYT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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