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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

S8 XUUMOT history

S8 XUU is a red petrol MINI first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

S8 XUU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
118,152 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 XUU was last recorded at 118,152 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 8,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,932 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8,220 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,152 miles
  • 2023 – 109,932 miles
  • 2022 – 106,589 miles
  • 2020 – 104,182 miles
  • 2019 – 98,801 miles
  • 2018 – 97,211 miles
  • 2017 – 95,668 miles
  • 2016 – 93,290 miles
  • 2015 – 90,390 miles
  • 2014 – 87,697 miles
  • 2013 – 83,347 miles
  • 2012 – 77,851 miles
  • 2011 – 73,375 miles
  • 2010 – 68,143 miles
  • 2009 – 63,621 miles
  • 2008 – 58,537 miles
  • 2007 – 51,533 miles
  • 2006 – 43,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and brake components heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    311438916226
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and brake components heavily corroded

  2. Pass118,152 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,152 miles
    Test number
    884739665945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,932 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    705548028722
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  4. Pass106,589 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    953356541102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,182 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    202183812458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,801 miles (+1,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    826101457699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,211 miles (+1,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    204501359304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,668 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    345331007660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    150544705742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail93,290 miles (+2,900)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    264250732083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass90,390 miles (+119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    147561835123
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers heavily deteriorated/split Recommend attention.

  12. Fail90,271 miles (+2,574)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    337758125162
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers heavily deteriorated/split Recommend attention.

  13. Pass87,697 miles (+98)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,697 miles
    Test number
    239392644411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting broken

  14. Fail87,599 miles (+4,252)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    679157734126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mounting broken

  15. Pass83,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,347 miles
    Test number
    257958323138
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail83,347 miles (+5,496)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,347 miles
    Test number
    868438523108
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Fail77,851 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    317070852186
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass77,851 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,851 miles
    Test number
    716900452129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,375 miles (+5,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    758886841162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass68,143 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,143 miles
    Test number
    310882050108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,621 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    700053889132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass58,537 miles (+7,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    232505088120
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass51,533 miles (+7,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    271036977112
    • NoteADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX WEAK

  24. Pass43,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    270505986105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 XUU

Does S8 XUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 XUU expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 XUU?
The MOT on S8 XUU expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 XUU done?
S8 XUU was recorded at 118,152 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has S8 XUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XUU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 XUU 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 XUU find?
S8 XUU failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 10 more.

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