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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S5 RRBMOT history

S5 RRB is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

S5 RRB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
113,492 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RRB was last recorded at 113,492 miles on 22 May 2026, 4,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,864 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,628 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,492 miles
  • 2025 – 108,864 miles
  • 2024 – 107,753 miles
  • 2023 – 103,033 miles
  • 2022 – 102,841 miles
  • 2021 – 101,115 miles
  • 2020 – 97,104 miles
  • 2019 – 88,688 miles
  • 2018 – 79,113 miles
  • 2017 – 75,301 miles
  • 2016 – 68,164 miles
  • 2015 – 60,859 miles
  • 2014 – 54,463 miles
  • 2013 – 50,869 miles
  • 2012 – 45,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is illuminated

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.

  • NSF BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,492 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    590161008990
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is illuminated

  2. Fail113,492 miles (+4,628)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    798025082348
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is illuminated

  3. Pass108,864 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    733872307112
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,855 miles (+1,102)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,855 miles
    Test number
    756943173184
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass107,753 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    506061485768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,033 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,033 miles
    Test number
    379707929795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    160445287216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,841 miles (+1,726)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    840518853523
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass101,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    845786798372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,115 miles (+4,011)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    196418961474
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,104 miles (+8,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    787037391591
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f pad warning wire broken

  12. Pass88,688 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    275723277703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    718453822729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,113 miles (+3,812)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,113 miles
    Test number
    215539917594
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass75,301 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    188400484696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    969229055362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail68,164 miles (+7,305)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    942799601672
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass60,859 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    415711205273
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass54,463 miles (+3,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    569630474255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,869 miles (+54)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    907839523354
    • DangerousNSF BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Fail50,815 miles (+5,650)5 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,815 miles
    Test number
    965597423345
    • DangerousNSF BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • DangerousNSF BRAKE PAD WARNING SENSOR DISCONECTED
    • DangerousAbs warning light came on during test
    • DangerousBrake warning light came on during test
    • DangerousTraction warning light came on during test
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHEADLAMP AIMS NOT TESTED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass45,165 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    588986622327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,431 miles
    Test number
    389681712018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 RRB

Does S5 RRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RRB is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RRB?
The MOT on S5 RRB is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RRB done?
S5 RRB was recorded at 113,492 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has S5 RRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RRB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 RRB 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 S5 RRB find?
S5 RRB passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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