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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S8 YOLMOT history

S8 YOL is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

S8 YOL white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,803 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 YOL was last recorded at 105,803 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,051 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,752 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,803 miles
  • 2025 – 104,051 miles
  • 2024 – 101,794 miles
  • 2023 – 99,384 miles
  • 2022 – 96,643 miles
  • 2021 – 93,772 miles
  • 2020 – 91,000 miles
  • 2019 – 88,225 miles
  • 2018 – 83,104 miles
  • 2017 – 75,949 miles
  • 2016 – 67,648 miles
  • 2015 – 65,024 miles
  • 2014 – 60,709 miles
  • 2013 – 53,943 miles
  • 2012 – 43,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,803 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,803 miles (+1,752)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    594509660732
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flex pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass104,051 miles (+2,257)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    506274805801
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,794 miles (+2,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    635331969519
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,384 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    633212876851
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail99,384 miles (+2,741)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    635689466638
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass96,643 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,643 miles
    Test number
    603075391415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,642 miles (+2,870)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    398320079667
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  8. Pass93,772 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,772 miles
    Test number
    553835870936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,000 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    216088860456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail90,997 miles (+2,772)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    510423437977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,225 miles (+5,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,225 miles
    Test number
    478100077802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,104 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    201153608538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,949 miles (+8,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,949 miles
    Test number
    372506557556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,648 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,648 miles
    Test number
    220502787043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,024 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    529200983134
    • AdvisoryTop covers ,under trays fitted sill covers fitted

  16. Pass60,709 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    365995144235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,943 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    246731963212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,703 miles (+8,717)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    989837093163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,986 miles
    Test number
    405293762226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YOL

Does S8 YOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 YOL expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 YOL?
The MOT on S8 YOL expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 YOL done?
S8 YOL was recorded at 105,803 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has S8 YOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YOL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 YOL 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 YOL find?
S8 YOL failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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