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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T26 SUMMOT history

T26 SUM is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,323 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SUM was last recorded at 104,323 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 11,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2010: 14,275 miles, lower than 16,750 miles on 11 Jun 2009.

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
92,516 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,807 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,323 miles
  • 2024 – 92,516 miles
  • 2023 – 81,553 miles
  • 2022 – 75,294 miles
  • 2021 – 70,736 miles
  • 2020 – 67,115 miles
  • 2019 – 62,800 miles
  • 2018 – 59,216 miles
  • 2017 – 55,830 miles
  • 2016 – 50,053 miles
  • 2015 – 46,252 miles
  • 2014 – 42,451 miles
  • 2013 – 39,501 miles
  • 2012 – 33,460 miles
  • 2011 – 26,648 miles
  • 2010 – 14,275 miles
  • 2009 – 16,750 miles
  • 2008 – 13,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,323 miles (+11,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,323 miles
    Test number
    384838595715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

  2. Pass92,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    313484365014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,516 miles (+10,963)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    246303115924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Fixed pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

  4. Pass81,553 miles (+6,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    524755802514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass75,294 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    283520865225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,736 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    589745337403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,732 miles (+3,617)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    123154519032
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,115 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    613515744877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,800 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,800 miles
    Test number
    499615765929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    359943147223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail59,216 miles (+3,386)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    955528933328
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass55,830 miles (+5,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,830 miles
    Test number
    926942014100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass50,053 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    804437764229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail50,053 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,053 miles
    Test number
    200013371560
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass46,252 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    299200155111
    • DangerousN/S/R tyre sidewall damaged from being runflat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass42,451 miles (+2,950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,451 miles
    Test number
    285025734488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has sidewall damage!

  17. Pass39,501 miles (+6,041)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,501 miles
    Test number
    487827053129
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  18. Pass33,460 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,460 miles
    Test number
    928658052164
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass26,648 miles (+12,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,648 miles
    Test number
    238069611169
    • NotePOWER STEERING PIPES HAVE SEEPAGE AT THE ENDS

  20. Fail14,275 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    462294840195
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass14,275 miles (-2,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,275 miles
    Test number
    874994140130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,750 miles
    Test number
    963092569144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,750 miles (+2,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,750 miles
    Test number
    114622469164
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass13,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,993 miles
    Test number
    263818278128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T26 SUM

Does T26 SUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SUM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 SUM?
The MOT on T26 SUM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SUM done?
T26 SUM was recorded at 104,323 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has T26 SUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SUM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 SUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T26 SUM find?
T26 SUM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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