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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S8 ALMMOT history

S8 ALM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 61,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S8 ALM blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,674 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ALM was last recorded at 61,674 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,806 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,674 miles
  • 2025 – 59,806 miles
  • 2024 – 57,926 miles
  • 2023 – 55,133 miles
  • 2022 – 53,244 miles
  • 2021 – 51,576 miles
  • 2020 – 49,452 miles
  • 2019 – 46,963 miles
  • 2018 – 44,355 miles
  • 2017 – 37,552 miles
  • 2016 – 34,608 miles
  • 2014 – 29,743 miles
  • 2013 – 28,554 miles
  • 2012 – 24,996 miles
  • 2011 – 20,609 miles
  • 2010 – 17,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,674 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,674 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    637314680886
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass59,806 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    710125301103
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass57,926 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    946122387824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail57,910 miles (+2,777)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,910 miles
    Test number
    298714120471
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass55,133 miles (+1,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    168065489865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass53,244 miles (+1,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    901791196393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,576 miles (+2,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,576 miles
    Test number
    349074562433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,452 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    480098629341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail49,444 miles (+2,481)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,444 miles
    Test number
    390840819972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass46,963 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    677250690390
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail46,960 miles (+2,605)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    112286672542
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrakes slightly spongy at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass44,355 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    906259789524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,767 miles (+4,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    746979407070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around sump

  14. Pass37,552 miles (+2,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,552 miles
    Test number
    534347006972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass34,608 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,608 miles
    Test number
    290483171326
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass29,743 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    325806614414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,554 miles (+3,558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,554 miles
    Test number
    395362213279
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass24,996 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,996 miles
    Test number
    258490822213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn edge of tread

  19. Fail24,996 miles (+4,387)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,996 miles
    Test number
    108100622251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn edge of tread

  20. Pass20,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    399247611213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,609 miles (+2,702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    179267811268
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass17,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,907 miles
    Test number
    991909890035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ALM

Does S8 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ALM is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ALM?
The MOT on S8 ALM is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ALM done?
S8 ALM was recorded at 61,674 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has S8 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ALM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 ALM 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 S8 ALM find?
S8 ALM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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