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Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

T121 DUOMOT history

T121 DUO is a red diesel MINI first used on 20 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
194,374 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 DUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 DUO was last recorded at 194,374 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,966 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
9,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,374 miles
  • 2025 – 188,249 miles
  • 2024 – 180,503 miles
  • 2023 – 174,823 miles
  • 2022 – 169,976 miles
  • 2021 – 160,142 miles
  • 2020 – 152,592 miles
  • 2019 – 143,732 miles
  • 2018 – 132,075 miles
  • 2017 – 119,376 miles
  • 2016 – 107,197 miles
  • 2015 – 86,528 miles
  • 2013 – 72,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,374 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,374 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    194,374 miles
    Test number
    814399031567
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail193,966 miles (+5,717)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,966 miles
    Test number
    983507130947
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour headlamp indicator (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass188,249 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,249 miles
    Test number
    462973756164
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail187,779 miles (+7,276)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,779 miles
    Test number
    172308149302
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass180,503 miles (+5,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,503 miles
    Test number
    369599942770
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    117669600853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail174,823 miles (+4,847)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,823 miles
    Test number
    176684866477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass169,976 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,976 miles
    Test number
    873619457558
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail169,970 miles (+9,828)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    271073776754
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,142 miles
    Test number
    598760655582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,142 miles (+7,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,142 miles
    Test number
    977945864948
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass152,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    181769166964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,592 miles (+8,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,592 miles
    Test number
    251539225073
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass143,732 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,732 miles
    Test number
    256554746330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,679 miles (+11,604)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,679 miles
    Test number
    251933200812
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass132,075 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,075 miles
    Test number
    457011800800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail132,074 miles (+12,698)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    394658621356
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,376 miles (+12,179)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    736600059059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,197 miles (+20,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    712341200103
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  20. Pass86,528 miles (+14,033)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    116983215037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,495 miles
    Test number
    405619533457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 DUO

Does T121 DUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 DUO is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 DUO?
The MOT on T121 DUO is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 DUO done?
T121 DUO was recorded at 194,374 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,986 miles a year.
Has T121 DUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 DUO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T121 DUO 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 T121 DUO find?
T121 DUO passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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