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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

S8 ATEMOT history

S8 ATE is a green petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

S8 ATE green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,671 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ATE was last recorded at 76,671 miles on 15 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2024: 76,671 miles, lower than 77,266 miles on 12 Jan 2023.

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
77,266 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Average per year
2,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,671 miles
  • 2023 – 77,266 miles
  • 2022 – 75,679 miles
  • 2021 – 75,095 miles
  • 2020 – 72,744 miles
  • 2019 – 70,889 miles
  • 2018 – 68,868 miles
  • 2017 – 66,669 miles
  • 2016 – 64,586 miles
  • 2014 – 62,158 miles
  • 2013 – 56,818 miles
  • 2012 – 53,961 miles
  • 2011 – 50,943 miles
  • 2010 – 48,204 miles
  • 2008 – 45,331 miles
  • 2007 – 42,988 miles
  • 2006 – 37,285 miles
  • 2005 – 32,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    668374361859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    242263650431
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,671 miles (-595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    658587986532
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass77,266 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    416879964824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,679 miles (+584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    119984887140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,095 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    238550282940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,744 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    824505575438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    531809260381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail70,889 miles (+2,021)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    693093091826
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass68,868 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    353678986269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,669 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,669 miles
    Test number
    361859742515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,586 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    647672442332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,158 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    377333564397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass59,461 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    139716204409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,818 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    448058723009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,961 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    125191112487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,943 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,943 miles
    Test number
    385367301008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,204 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    331612510080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    290562438357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass45,331 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,331 miles
    Test number
    423502038373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,988 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    990758637327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,285 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    803416106313
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pads low - Discs worn
  23. Fail37,285 miles (+5,195)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    543136106335
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake pads low - Discs worn
  24. Pass32,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    403227995278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,090 miles
    Test number
    544277195222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about S8 ATE

Does S8 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ATE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ATE?
The MOT on S8 ATE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ATE done?
S8 ATE was recorded at 76,671 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 2,446 miles a year.
Has S8 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ATE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S8 ATE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 ATE find?
S8 ATE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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