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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

SAM 33MOT history

SAM 33 is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 29,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
29,325 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 33
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 33 was last recorded at 29,325 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,578 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,747 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,325 miles
  • 2024 – 26,578 miles
  • 2022 – 19,456 miles
  • 2021 – 16,630 miles
  • 2020 – 14,248 miles
  • 2019 – 11,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,325 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,325 miles (+2,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    29,325 miles
    Test number
    816026617304
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass26,578 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    527249743959
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail26,578 miles (+2,984)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    195636273338
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass23,594 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    23,594 miles
    Test number
    491882251099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,456 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,456 miles
    Test number
    352833233145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,630 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    16,630 miles
    Test number
    145513070576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    14,248 miles
    Test number
    947523249539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail14,248 miles (+2,558)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,248 miles
    Test number
    623462759543
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass11,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    11,690 miles
    Test number
    751984151728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAM 33

What vehicle is registration SAM 33 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 33 on a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 31 Dec 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAM 33 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 33 is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAM 33?
The MOT on SAM 33 is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 33 done?
SAM 33 was recorded at 29,325 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has SAM 33 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 33 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on SAM 33 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 SAM 33 find?
SAM 33 passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear nail in tyre.

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