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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T222 AYLMOT history

T222 AYL is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,449 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T222 AYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T222 AYL was last recorded at 153,449 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,429 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,449 miles
  • 2025 – 150,193 miles
  • 2024 – 146,270 miles
  • 2023 – 146,240 miles
  • 2021 – 143,898 miles
  • 2020 – 143,737 miles
  • 2019 – 137,752 miles
  • 2018 – 128,883 miles
  • 2017 – 118,666 miles
  • 2016 – 108,004 miles
  • 2015 – 99,544 miles
  • 2014 – 91,304 miles
  • 2013 – 88,471 miles
  • 2012 – 79,238 miles
  • 2011 – 69,931 miles
  • 2009 – 55,692 miles
  • 2008 – 42,148 miles
  • 2007 – 30,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,449 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front side (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,449 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,449 miles
    Test number
    547927802206
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,429 miles (+3,236)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,429 miles
    Test number
    324466571936
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure the rubber holding back box is damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,193 miles (+3,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,193 miles
    Test number
    416145387007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,270 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,270 miles
    Test number
    703422968690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,240 miles
    Test number
    187553964631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail146,240 miles (+2,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,240 miles
    Test number
    830155104858
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass143,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    888301284624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Fail143,898 miles (+161)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    547487308129
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass143,737 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,737 miles
    Test number
    530174238506
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,737 miles (+5,985)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,737 miles
    Test number
    738067517275
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    515478437493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail137,752 miles (+8,869)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    676144742009
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rod and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rod and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,883 miles (+10,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    187257192460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rod and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rod and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass118,666 miles (+10,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    947434729962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass108,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,004 miles
    Test number
    901705957955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail108,004 miles (+8,460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,004 miles
    Test number
    700412636663
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns os (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns os (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,544 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    546242552861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,304 miles (+2,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    706962094096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,471 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    298590233036
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,471 miles (+9,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    767390333089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail79,238 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    205674232043
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  22. Pass79,238 miles (+9,307)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    446774032072
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  23. Pass69,931 miles (+14,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    555329131040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass55,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,692 miles
    Test number
    754536369242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail55,692 miles (+13,544)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,692 miles
    Test number
    780566369204
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass42,148 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    130627268276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,085 miles (+11,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,085 miles
    Test number
    142301868283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass30,524 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    812387277254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes slightly damaged (nearside and offside )
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt slow to retract

Questions about T222 AYL

Does T222 AYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T222 AYL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T222 AYL?
The MOT on T222 AYL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T222 AYL done?
T222 AYL was recorded at 153,449 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,467 miles a year.
Has T222 AYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T222 AYL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T222 AYL 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 T222 AYL find?
T222 AYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front side; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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