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Orange · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

T55 MELMOT history

T55 MEL is an orange petrol MINI Cooper first used on 28 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,994 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MEL was last recorded at 61,994 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,326 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
6,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,994 miles
  • 2025 – 56,326 miles
  • 2024 – 52,117 miles
  • 2023 – 47,144 miles
  • 2022 – 41,315 miles
  • 2021 – 33,686 miles
  • 2020 – 25,625 miles
  • 2019 – 18,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,994 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,994 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,994 miles
    Test number
    571616791070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,326 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,326 miles
    Test number
    367625085824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    580880137543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Fail52,117 miles (+4,973)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    629194227721
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing low 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass47,144 miles (+5,829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,144 miles
    Test number
    859345286666
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,315 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,315 miles
    Test number
    277439424987
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    946430723026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,686 miles (+8,061)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,686 miles
    Test number
    582605920166
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass25,625 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,625 miles
    Test number
    239414473553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,816 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,816 miles
    Test number
    435439075545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    17,991 miles
    Test number
    494784339863
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about T55 MEL

Does T55 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MEL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MEL?
The MOT on T55 MEL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MEL done?
T55 MEL was recorded at 61,994 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,020 miles a year.
Has T55 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MEL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 MEL 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 T55 MEL find?
T55 MEL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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