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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S8 JTKMOT history

S8 JTK is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S8 JTK silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,927 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JTK was last recorded at 171,927 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,493 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,434 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,927 miles
  • 2024 – 167,493 miles
  • 2023 – 164,822 miles
  • 2022 – 160,946 miles
  • 2021 – 155,717 miles
  • 2020 – 152,587 miles
  • 2019 – 148,720 miles
  • 2018 – 135,712 miles
  • 2017 – 135,712 miles
  • 2016 – 129,405 miles
  • 2015 – 123,135 miles
  • 2014 – 116,568 miles
  • 2013 – 110,914 miles
  • 2012 – 104,738 miles
  • 2011 – 91,934 miles
  • 2010 – 76,045 miles
  • 2009 – 61,576 miles
  • 2008 – 50,130 miles
  • 2006 – 36,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,927 miles (+4,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,927 miles
    Test number
    594877316648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass167,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    855811141602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail167,493 miles (+2,671)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    479813668617
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass164,822 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,822 miles
    Test number
    988719723244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail164,812 miles (+3,866)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,812 miles
    Test number
    410730392605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Rear auto adjuster linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass160,946 miles (+5,229)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,946 miles
    Test number
    650167735844
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass155,717 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,717 miles
    Test number
    694324357030
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail155,717 miles (+3,130)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,717 miles
    Test number
    214948591548
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass152,587 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,587 miles
    Test number
    105831121721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  10. Fail152,581 miles (+3,861)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,581 miles
    Test number
    526815350331
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass148,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    991612065704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,720 miles (+13,008)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    511379073176
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass135,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,712 miles
    Test number
    638411598403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,593 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,593 miles
    Test number
    484438621716
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  15. Fail142,593 miles (+6,881)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,593 miles
    Test number
    325068926159
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  16. Pass135,712 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,712 miles
    Test number
    694706451158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,405 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    983675635286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,135 miles (+6,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    397430161691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass116,568 miles (+5,654)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    176508014392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass110,914 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,914 miles
    Test number
    936637413301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,738 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    166612812384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,934 miles (+15,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    645313621348
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass76,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    582053330368
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Fail76,044 miles (+14,468)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,044 miles
    Test number
    373563830310
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass61,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    990775829307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,576 miles (+11,446)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    722515529369
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades perishing.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.
  27. Pass50,130 miles (+13,748)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    512397428366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    434890646457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 JTK

Does S8 JTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JTK is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 JTK?
The MOT on S8 JTK is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JTK done?
S8 JTK was recorded at 171,927 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has S8 JTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JTK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 JTK 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 JTK find?
S8 JTK passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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