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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

SS 3837MOT history

SS 3837 is a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

SS 3837 black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
70,075 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SS 3837
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SS 3837 was last recorded at 70,075 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2018: 64,697 miles, lower than 76,900 miles on 18 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,110 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
3,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,075 miles
  • 2023 – 69,110 miles
  • 2022 – 68,353 miles
  • 2021 – 67,479 miles
  • 2019 – 66,494 miles
  • 2018 – 64,697 miles
  • 2017 – 76,900 miles
  • 2016 – 58,315 miles
  • 2015 – 52,000 miles
  • 2014 – 41,596 miles
  • 2013 – 33,507 miles
  • 2012 – 28,295 miles
  • 2011 – 24,609 miles
  • 2010 – 20,540 miles
  • 2009 – 16,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear exhaust insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,075 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    962020054691
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail70,075 miles (+965)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    526807062114
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass69,110 miles (+757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    357385080438
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass68,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    783585902821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail68,353 miles (+874)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    714207558025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass67,479 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    429535393858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,471 miles (+977)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,471 miles
    Test number
    830932139464
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,494 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    871320500046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,488 miles (+1,791)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,488 miles
    Test number
    939681962607
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,697 miles (-12,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    317853137361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,900 miles (+13,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,900 miles
    Test number
    635251758471
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust insecure

  12. Fail63,397 miles (+5,082)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    987723168533
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust insecure

  13. Pass58,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    251931714715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,315 miles (+6,315)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    605637070039
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,000 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    191958938018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail51,984 miles (+10,388)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    287636910057
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass41,596 miles (+8,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,596 miles
    Test number
    705874394081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    369421373095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,507 miles (+5,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    578511173059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    448369982018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,295 miles (+3,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    546139782087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass24,609 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,609 miles
    Test number
    607872301107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,540 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,540 miles
    Test number
    603468580082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,965 miles
    Test number
    390496179077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SS 3837

What vehicle is registration SS 3837 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SS 3837 on a black petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 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 SS 3837 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SS 3837 expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SS 3837?
The MOT on SS 3837 expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SS 3837 done?
SS 3837 was recorded at 70,075 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 3,238 miles a year.
Has SS 3837 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SS 3837 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on SS 3837 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SS 3837 find?
SS 3837 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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