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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S6 LVWMOT history

S6 LVW is a red diesel MINI first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S6 LVW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,013 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 LVW was last recorded at 149,013 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 8,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,622 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,391 miles
Average per year
4,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,013 miles
  • 2025 – 140,622 miles
  • 2024 – 139,936 miles
  • 2023 – 139,279 miles
  • 2022 – 138,000 miles
  • 2021 – 136,128 miles
  • 2020 – 134,884 miles
  • 2019 – 131,653 miles
  • 2018 – 128,430 miles
  • 2017 – 125,991 miles
  • 2016 – 110,926 miles
  • 2015 – 99,290 miles
  • 2014 – 98,468 miles
  • 2013 – 97,506 miles
  • 2012 – 93,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,013 miles
    Test number
    485057859511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  2. Fail149,005 miles (+8,383)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,005 miles
    Test number
    224660702449
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  3. Pass140,622 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    443481538594
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH RETAINING CUP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  4. Fail140,622 miles (+686)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,622 miles
    Test number
    109272397510
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH RETAINING CUP SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  5. Pass139,936 miles (+657)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    823026389102
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,279 miles (+1,279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    913453906095
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,000 miles (+1,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,000 miles
    Test number
    376374496973
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass136,128 miles (+1,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,128 miles
    Test number
    740337547239
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,884 miles (+3,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    774097506456
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,653 miles (+3,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    473581705204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,430 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    742787397374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,991 miles (+15,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,991 miles
    Test number
    895612095519
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass110,926 miles (+11,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    384534613410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,290 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    577503375082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,468 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    607102564076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,506 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    939550013010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,195 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,195 miles
    Test number
    678946772237
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner steering arm
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  18. Fail93,195 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,195 miles
    Test number
    339016372264
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f inner steering arm
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

Questions about S6 LVW

Does S6 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 LVW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 LVW?
The MOT on S6 LVW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 LVW done?
S6 LVW was recorded at 149,013 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,192 miles a year.
Has S6 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 LVW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 LVW 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 S6 LVW find?
S6 LVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; advise under trays fitted.

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