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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T40 SMSMOT history

T40 SMS is a white petrol MINI first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,668 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SMS was last recorded at 74,668 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,666 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,002 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,668 miles
  • 2025 – 73,666 miles
  • 2024 – 71,099 miles
  • 2023 – 69,437 miles
  • 2022 – 67,435 miles
  • 2021 – 65,639 miles
  • 2020 – 63,145 miles
  • 2019 – 60,393 miles
  • 2018 – 56,257 miles
  • 2017 – 52,548 miles
  • 2016 – 48,728 miles
  • 2015 – 43,400 miles
  • 2013 – 42,026 miles
  • 2012 – 40,330 miles
  • 2011 – 38,005 miles
  • 2010 – 33,704 miles
  • 2009 – 24,940 miles
  • 2008 – 16,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,668 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both also discs corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both also suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,668 miles (+1,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    638320161747
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both also discs corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both also suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,666 miles (+2,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    909980667194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged near anti roll bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,099 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,099 miles
    Test number
    965547263300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail71,097 miles (+1,660)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    705517888001
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    735489161473
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail69,437 miles (+2,002)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    191027120814
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad wire not connected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,435 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    519349468955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail67,400 miles (+1,761)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    709438991040
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass65,639 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    243485071028
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail65,638 miles (+2,493)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    156556811396
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass63,145 miles (+2,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    248100403666
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and NSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass60,393 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    138728041402
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail60,393 miles (+4,136)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,393 miles
    Test number
    840026797447
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Nearside Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNSF and OSR brake pad warning wires not fitted to pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass56,257 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    559246544718
    • 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)

  15. Fail56,229 miles (+3,681)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,229 miles
    Test number
    837579021859
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bth front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass52,548 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    287362791049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  17. Fail52,468 miles (+3,740)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    682958362863
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  18. Pass48,728 miles (+5,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    459593261813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass43,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    516621845006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Fail43,400 miles (+1,374)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    426181545059
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Pass42,026 miles (+1,696)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    917217693261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteNsr brake disk is worn on the inside edge
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded

  22. Pass40,330 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,330 miles
    Test number
    626248892294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,005 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,005 miles
    Test number
    209028091296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail38,003 miles (+4,299)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,003 miles
    Test number
    436597691219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass33,704 miles (+8,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    893426390253
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass24,940 miles (+8,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,940 miles
    Test number
    111555699266
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass16,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,677 miles
    Test number
    431007698280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 SMS

Does T40 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 SMS is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 SMS?
The MOT on T40 SMS is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 SMS done?
T40 SMS was recorded at 74,668 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has T40 SMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SMS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 SMS 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 T40 SMS find?
T40 SMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: rear service brake binding but not excessively both also discs corroded on inner face; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both also suspension parts.

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