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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S66 BENMOT history

S66 BEN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2023.

S66 BEN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
76,236 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S66 BEN was last recorded at 76,236 miles on 7 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,234 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,236 miles
  • 2022 – 75,080 miles
  • 2021 – 73,893 miles
  • 2020 – 71,764 miles
  • 2019 – 65,474 miles
  • 2018 – 63,236 miles
  • 2017 – 60,823 miles
  • 2016 – 58,740 miles
  • 2015 – 54,579 miles
  • 2014 – 45,202 miles
  • 2013 – 44,128 miles
  • 2012 – 40,914 miles
  • 2011 – 37,336 miles
  • 2010 – 27,328 miles
  • 2009 – 21,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,236 miles
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,236 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    610034002923
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Fail76,234 miles (+1,154)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,234 miles
    Test number
    906604882593
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  3. Pass75,080 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    767280326407
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  4. Pass73,893 miles (+2,129)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    108875681804
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

  5. Pass71,764 miles (+6,290)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    548116141801
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass65,474 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    701432273205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail65,474 miles (+10)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,474 miles
    Test number
    175349004841
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail65,464 miles (+2,228)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,464 miles
    Test number
    365991499278
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass63,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    482485074709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp loose/worn (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail63,236 miles (+2,413)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    830522278102
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp loose/worn (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass60,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    691142531495
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail60,823 miles (+2,083)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    461714572720
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has canvas exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass58,740 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,740 miles
    Test number
    697968069161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin

  14. Pass54,579 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    865444935097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall

  15. Fail54,573 miles (+9,371)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    517644935000
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall

  16. Pass45,202 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    445051534025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,199 miles (+1,071)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    788780834045
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass44,128 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,128 miles
    Test number
    167263043264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    338392042293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,914 miles (+3,578)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    405372242296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass37,336 miles (+10,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    939723441262
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear brake disc's slightley pitted

  22. Pass27,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    683424170199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail27,328 miles (+5,542)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    751854170163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    420167599146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,786 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    452066599123
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about S66 BEN

Does S66 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S66 BEN expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S66 BEN?
The MOT on S66 BEN expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S66 BEN done?
S66 BEN was recorded at 76,236 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2023, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has S66 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 BEN has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S66 BEN 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 S66 BEN find?
S66 BEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

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