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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

SOU 720MOT history

SOU 720 is a red petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

SOU 720 red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,973 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOU 720
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOU 720 was last recorded at 140,973 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,696 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,973 miles
  • 2025 – 136,006 miles
  • 2024 – 130,873 miles
  • 2023 – 123,898 miles
  • 2022 – 114,989 miles
  • 2021 – 112,439 miles
  • 2020 – 110,201 miles
  • 2019 – 101,593 miles
  • 2018 – 86,643 miles
  • 2017 – 78,371 miles
  • 2016 – 68,658 miles
  • 2015 – 62,844 miles
  • 2014 – 57,435 miles
  • 2013 – 52,031 miles
  • 2012 – 43,110 miles
  • 2011 – 34,402 miles
  • 2010 – 27,731 miles
  • 2009 – 20,622 miles
  • 2008 – 16,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,973 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    106444867769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,696 miles (+4,690)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    774959784358
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,006 miles (+5,133)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,006 miles
    Test number
    197892642925
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s outer cv joint

  4. Pass130,873 miles (+6,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    653439851138
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s/r light unit
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all front and rear suspension
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  5. Pass123,898 miles (+8,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,898 miles
    Test number
    944082456312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to front and rear suspension

  6. Pass114,989 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    760857065714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,985 miles (+2,546)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    899163638126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass112,439 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,439 miles
    Test number
    189743025151
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  9. Fail112,439 miles (+2,238)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,439 miles
    Test number
    268882080275
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass110,201 miles (+8,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,201 miles
    Test number
    279860398354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,593 miles (+14,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    101,593 miles
    Test number
    127245025213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,643 miles (+8,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,643 miles
    Test number
    624969106449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,371 miles (+9,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,371 miles
    Test number
    503901565240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,658 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    798181133287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin min thickness (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail68,654 miles (+5,810)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    864647547531
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin min thickness (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass62,844 miles (+5,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    437628845126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass57,435 miles (+5,404)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    248783564120
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    265529743454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Fail52,031 miles (+8,921)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    996888943138
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass43,110 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    287331052113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail43,086 miles (+8,684)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,086 miles
    Test number
    858797642176
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass34,402 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    175414231141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,731 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,731 miles
    Test number
    621775850115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail27,715 miles (+7,093)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    482263250105
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass20,622 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,622 miles
    Test number
    762733439187
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass16,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,432 miles
    Test number
    404645438103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,432 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,432 miles
    Test number
    203985638480
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SOU 720

What vehicle is registration SOU 720 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOU 720 on a red petrol MINI first used on 24 May 2005. 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 SOU 720 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOU 720 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOU 720?
The MOT on SOU 720 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOU 720 done?
SOU 720 was recorded at 140,973 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has SOU 720 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOU 720 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on SOU 720 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 SOU 720 find?
SOU 720 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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