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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

S8 ADKMOT history

S8 ADK is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 97,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S8 ADK red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,791 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ADK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ADK was last recorded at 97,791 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2009: 15,263 miles, lower than 15,264 miles on 29 Apr 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,782 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,791 miles
  • 2025 – 93,145 miles
  • 2024 – 88,500 miles
  • 2023 – 82,806 miles
  • 2022 – 79,738 miles
  • 2021 – 72,181 miles
  • 2020 – 66,339 miles
  • 2019 – 63,875 miles
  • 2018 – 60,320 miles
  • 2017 – 55,129 miles
  • 2016 – 48,085 miles
  • 2015 – 43,306 miles
  • 2014 – 38,062 miles
  • 2013 – 33,890 miles
  • 2012 – 28,500 miles
  • 2011 – 24,792 miles
  • 2010 – 19,674 miles
  • 2009 – 15,263 miles
  • 2008 – 9,570 miles
  • 2007 – 4,497 miles
  • 2006 – 143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,791 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive Shaft Seal DampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • N/s number plate light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,791 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    571324336833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive Shaft Seal Damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,782 miles (+4,637)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,782 miles
    Test number
    221125070431
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive Shaft Seal Damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,145 miles (+4,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    850115800666
    • AdvisoryCenter exhuast has slight leak
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light not working
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded

  4. Pass88,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    602936579043
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  5. Fail88,493 miles (+5,687)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    792920638589
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking all round- 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  6. Pass82,806 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,806 miles
    Test number
    700115123020
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate light not working

  7. Fail82,765 miles (+3,027)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,765 miles
    Test number
    588528313049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate light not working

  8. Pass79,738 miles (+7,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    418392153147
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low on edges

  9. Pass72,181 miles (+5,842)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,181 miles
    Test number
    859167326999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,339 miles (+2,464)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    810548917962
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass63,875 miles (+3,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    260797208852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear silencer internal baffles loose and rattling

  12. Pass60,320 miles (+5,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,320 miles
    Test number
    786837980316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear silencer internal baffles loose

  13. Pass55,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    696557225564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisey
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles loose

  14. Fail55,129 miles (+10)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,129 miles
    Test number
    989551733442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisey
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles loose

  15. Fail55,119 miles (+7,034)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,119 miles
    Test number
    846146223543
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDifferent size/type of wheels to front and rear

  16. Pass48,085 miles (+130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,085 miles
    Test number
    721560153228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack/perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Fail47,955 miles (+4,649)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    919609537247
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear consol bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack/perish
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Pass43,306 miles (+5,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,306 miles
    Test number
    956429515291
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  19. Pass38,062 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    516639514213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,890 miles (+5,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    125307313249
    • NotePas pipe damp, rear inner brake pad looks to be getting low.

  21. Pass28,500 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,500 miles
    Test number
    558128852112
    • NoteBrake pedal has alot of travel

  22. Fail28,497 miles (+3,705)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    588308352127
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal has alot of travel

  23. Pass24,792 miles (+5,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    269717741471
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight long travel, but still with reserve

  24. Pass19,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    471422150189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,674 miles (+4,411)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    920772150168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven and starting to crack and split on inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

  26. Pass15,263 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,263 miles
    Test number
    670060929119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail15,264 miles (+5,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,264 miles
    Test number
    311149719127
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

  28. Pass9,570 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,570 miles
    Test number
    101912938420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass4,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    4,497 miles
    Test number
    504362627089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail4,497 miles (+4,354)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,497 miles
    Test number
    271330827018
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

  31. Pass143 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    143 miles
    Test number
    160030426033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ADK

Does S8 ADK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ADK is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ADK?
The MOT on S8 ADK is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ADK done?
S8 ADK was recorded at 97,791 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has S8 ADK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ADK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 ADK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 ADK find?
S8 ADK passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft seal damp; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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