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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

T16 FAYMOT history

T16 FAY is a red diesel MINI first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,842 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 FAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 FAY was last recorded at 115,842 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,878 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,964 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,842 miles
  • 2025 – 106,878 miles
  • 2024 – 97,174 miles
  • 2023 – 87,742 miles
  • 2022 – 77,512 miles
  • 2021 – 65,363 miles
  • 2020 – 56,793 miles
  • 2019 – 45,045 miles
  • 2018 – 35,226 miles
  • 2017 – 25,003 miles
  • 2016 – 15,784 miles
  • 2014 – 11,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    754461024986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  2. Fail115,842 miles (+8,964)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    744084172243
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  3. Pass106,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    273106714522
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail106,878 miles (+9,704)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    362017575297
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,174 miles
    Test number
    878826054941
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail97,174 miles (+9,432)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,174 miles
    Test number
    327892957299
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,742 miles (+10,230)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    569977350333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    591304124180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,512 miles (+12,149)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    453759351958
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass65,363 miles (+8,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,363 miles
    Test number
    993284442360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn

  11. Pass56,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,793 miles
    Test number
    828141129530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,793 miles (+11,748)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,793 miles
    Test number
    181442145853
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash. Rear brake pad wire not fitted into pads

  13. Pass45,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    673661831528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,045 miles (+9,819)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,045 miles
    Test number
    627271828254
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass35,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,226 miles
    Test number
    453948077755
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have movement but not excessive

  16. Fail35,226 miles (+10,223)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,226 miles
    Test number
    975265865494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have movement but not excessive

  17. Pass25,003 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    990788338171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,784 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    621914842016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    108571794280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 FAY

Does T16 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 FAY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 FAY?
The MOT on T16 FAY is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 FAY done?
T16 FAY was recorded at 115,842 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has T16 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 FAY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 FAY 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 T16 FAY find?
T16 FAY passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front fog lamp not working.

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