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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

T55 DSNMOT history

T55 DSN is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,844 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DSN was last recorded at 98,844 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2016: 56,348 miles, lower than 56,351 miles on 26 Mar 2016.

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
98,832 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,844 miles
  • 2025 – 96,978 miles
  • 2024 – 95,457 miles
  • 2023 – 95,449 miles
  • 2022 – 92,658 miles
  • 2021 – 90,108 miles
  • 2020 – 83,112 miles
  • 2019 – 75,757 miles
  • 2018 – 67,658 miles
  • 2017 – 61,958 miles
  • 2016 – 58,840 miles
  • 2015 – 48,544 miles
  • 2014 – 42,114 miles
  • 2013 – 36,347 miles
  • 2012 – 30,535 miles
  • 2011 – 25,172 miles
  • 2010 – 21,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,844 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper strut mounting very slight distortion to area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,844 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    177985351040
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,832 miles (+1,854)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,832 miles
    Test number
    594324823637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake disc's, inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering hose's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,978 miles (+1,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,978 miles
    Test number
    780670930086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass95,457 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,457 miles
    Test number
    925705707066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail95,449 miles (+2,791)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    261516336858
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,658 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    668709643418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,108 miles (+6,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    353599903453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen passenger side by vin number
  8. Pass83,112 miles (+7,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    730262230274
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass75,757 miles (+8,099)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    151716474435
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both front n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass67,658 miles (+5,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    297990785518
    • AdvisoryCrack in nearside lower part of windscreen
  11. Pass61,958 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    702192803738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,840 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    439028109767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,837 miles (+2,489)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    846972236692
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass56,348 miles (-3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,348 miles
    Test number
    471907628466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting very slight distortion to area
  15. Fail56,351 miles (+7,807)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    822466838993
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting very slight distortion to area
  16. Pass48,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    507973185076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail48,544 miles (+6,430)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,544 miles
    Test number
    375792285095
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass42,114 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    997659264041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass36,347 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    856123373053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,535 miles (+5,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,535 miles
    Test number
    518339572058
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
  21. Pass25,172 miles (+3,597)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,172 miles
    Test number
    217184571022
    • NoteCoolant and oil leak
    • NoteFront arm rear bushes spilting
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near to canvas on inner edge, n/s/r balding inner edge
  22. Pass21,575 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    593051390083
    • NoteN/S rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/S rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T55 DSN

Does T55 DSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DSN is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DSN?
The MOT on T55 DSN is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DSN done?
T55 DSN was recorded at 98,844 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
Has T55 DSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DSN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 DSN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 DSN find?
T55 DSN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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