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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S99 UWUMOT history

S99 UWU is a purple petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S99 UWU purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,265 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 UWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 UWU was last recorded at 157,265 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,621 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,644 miles
Average per year
7,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,265 miles
  • 2024 – 152,621 miles
  • 2023 – 147,168 miles
  • 2022 – 141,715 miles
  • 2021 – 134,928 miles
  • 2020 – 121,450 miles
  • 2019 – 115,002 miles
  • 2018 – 111,609 miles
  • 2017 – 99,329 miles
  • 2016 – 83,993 miles
  • 2015 – 76,230 miles
  • 2013 – 65,002 miles
  • 2011 – 53,453 miles
  • 2010 – 43,841 miles
  • 2009 – 34,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,265 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,265 miles
    Test number
    269869009489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,621 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,621 miles
    Test number
    984320382740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,168 miles (+5,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,168 miles
    Test number
    765421725182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,715 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,715 miles
    Test number
    570441115530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,963 miles (+6,035)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,963 miles
    Test number
    275971145207
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,928 miles (+13,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    633213570392
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass121,450 miles (+6,448)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,450 miles
    Test number
    893669230905
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass115,002 miles (+3,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    377014806277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    244790713856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail111,609 miles (+12,280)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    978812801651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass99,329 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    707588037980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  12. Fail99,230 miles (+15,237)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,230 miles
    Test number
    989148620063
    • FailureEmissions not tested showing lean. (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly scalloped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPad & tpms lights on

  13. Pass83,993 miles (+7,763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    682165338217
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of system detriorated and nearside support bracket broken (7.1.2)

  14. Pass76,230 miles (+11,228)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    295538685164
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer deteriorated

  15. Pass65,002 miles (+11,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    396979963166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    107406511324
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 3mm on edges near side rear 2mm on edges

  17. Fail53,453 miles (+6,911)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,453 miles
    Test number
    136106411324
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre 3mm on edges near side rear 2mm on edges

  18. Pass46,542 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,542 miles
    Test number
    726957051031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,841 miles (+9,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,841 miles
    Test number
    631930010382
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass34,423 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    460803519471
    • 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)

  21. Pass30,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    964435239038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 UWU

Does S99 UWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 UWU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S99 UWU?
The MOT on S99 UWU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 UWU done?
S99 UWU was recorded at 157,265 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,521 miles a year.
Has S99 UWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 UWU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S99 UWU 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 S99 UWU find?
S99 UWU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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