MINI logo

MINI

Gold · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T30 UPSMOT history

T30 UPS is a gold petrol MINI first used on 19 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,461 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T30 UPS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T30 UPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 UPS was last recorded at 73,461 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,965 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,461 miles
  • 2025 – 72,965 miles
  • 2024 – 71,747 miles
  • 2023 – 70,448 miles
  • 2022 – 69,774 miles
  • 2021 – 69,027 miles
  • 2020 – 68,699 miles
  • 2019 – 68,138 miles
  • 2018 – 67,388 miles
  • 2017 – 66,474 miles
  • 2016 – 65,332 miles
  • 2015 – 64,105 miles
  • 2014 – 62,643 miles
  • 2013 – 61,479 miles
  • 2012 – 58,880 miles
  • 2011 – 57,038 miles
  • 2010 – 52,243 miles
  • 2009 – 43,573 miles
  • 2008 – 39,112 miles
  • 2007 – 36,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,461 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    357345701018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,965 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,965 miles
    Test number
    574875247562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,939 miles (+1,192)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    357359366340
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,747 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    346636172660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail71,747 miles (+1,299)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    990181314949
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass70,448 miles (+674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    493534680420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass69,774 miles (+747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,774 miles
    Test number
    717324022934
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undercarriage (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass69,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    552841539752
    • 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))

  9. Fail69,027 miles (+328)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    969617157704
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass68,699 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,699 miles
    Test number
    779370770843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,695 miles (+557)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    642488272793
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,138 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    169346649518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,388 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,388 miles
    Test number
    805957254744
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail67,372 miles (+898)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    584536939370
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass66,474 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    935896294319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,332 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,332 miles
    Test number
    946026215821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,105 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    137604885059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,643 miles (+1,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    218806674033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail61,479 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    385398273062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass61,479 miles (+2,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    728228773091
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass58,880 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,880 miles
    Test number
    778364272011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,038 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    849743481059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,243 miles (+8,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    871389260075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass43,573 miles (+4,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,573 miles
    Test number
    653664389082
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,112 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    431495648000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    614658657053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 UPS

Does T30 UPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 UPS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 UPS?
The MOT on T30 UPS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 UPS done?
T30 UPS was recorded at 73,461 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has T30 UPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 UPS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T30 UPS 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 T30 UPS find?
T30 UPS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all T30U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.