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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

SAO 645MOT history

SAO 645 is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

SAO 645 grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
48,479 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAO 645
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAO 645 was last recorded at 48,479 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,259 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,220 miles
Average per year
2,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,479 miles
  • 2025 – 46,259 miles
  • 2024 – 43,572 miles
  • 2023 – 41,077 miles
  • 2022 – 39,187 miles
  • 2021 – 37,622 miles
  • 2020 – 36,188 miles
  • 2019 – 34,756 miles
  • 2018 – 33,359 miles
  • 2017 – 30,832 miles
  • 2016 – 29,096 miles
  • 2015 – 26,267 miles
  • 2014 – 24,149 miles
  • 2013 – 21,834 miles
  • 2012 – 19,832 miles
  • 2011 – 17,325 miles
  • 2010 – 14,061 miles
  • 2009 – 11,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,479 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • All tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,479 miles (+2,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    901175558245
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass46,259 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    556031199320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,572 miles (+2,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,572 miles
    Test number
    289125863750
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass41,077 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,077 miles
    Test number
    234907912313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    839401441341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,187 miles (+1,565)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,187 miles
    Test number
    129553328871
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass37,622 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    519926816043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass36,188 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    703391994850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,756 miles (+1,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    948659757790
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges,mishaped
  10. Pass33,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    383914580250
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly mishaped
  11. Fail33,359 miles (+2,527)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    504600667303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly mishaped
  12. Pass30,832 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,832 miles
    Test number
    647413801747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,096 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    230623526733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,267 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,267 miles
    Test number
    986270410414
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs lightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at clip to rear of floor pan
  15. Pass24,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    957152334252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,149 miles (+2,315)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,149 miles
    Test number
    809332434231
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  17. Pass21,834 miles (+2,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    966360443232
    • NoteFuel cap seal poor
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on lower limit
  18. Pass19,832 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    339165032408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,325 miles (+3,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,325 miles
    Test number
    826584631236
    • NoteVarious lightly corroded brake pipes
  20. Pass14,061 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,061 miles
    Test number
    553783040218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,396 miles
    Test number
    303569919496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SAO 645

What vehicle is registration SAO 645 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAO 645 on a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. 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 SAO 645 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAO 645 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAO 645?
The MOT on SAO 645 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAO 645 done?
SAO 645 was recorded at 48,479 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 2,179 miles a year.
Has SAO 645 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAO 645 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on SAO 645 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 SAO 645 find?
SAO 645 passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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