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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T88 DYSMOT history

T88 DYS is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 2 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,453 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 DYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 DYS was last recorded at 72,453 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,453 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,453 miles
  • 2025 – 69,147 miles
  • 2024 – 67,448 miles
  • 2023 – 65,552 miles
  • 2022 – 63,523 miles
  • 2021 – 61,695 miles
  • 2020 – 59,264 miles
  • 2019 – 55,122 miles
  • 2018 – 53,869 miles
  • 2017 – 53,398 miles
  • 2016 – 46,802 miles
  • 2015 – 41,705 miles
  • 2014 – 36,985 miles
  • 2013 – 31,158 miles
  • 2012 – 21,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    752777676682
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,453 miles (+3,306)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,453 miles
    Test number
    251849756988
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Brake disc contaminated pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play in suspesion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,147 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    266929370798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,448 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,448 miles
    Test number
    304219849015
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,448 miles (+1,896)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,448 miles
    Test number
    423436753441
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,552 miles (+2,029)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    556188990371
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,523 miles (+1,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    106814195384
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,695 miles (+2,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,695 miles
    Test number
    643880002100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,264 miles (+4,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    338773187472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside seats

  10. Pass55,122 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    243268268197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside

  11. Fail55,119 miles (+1,250)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,119 miles
    Test number
    423275361179
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside

  12. Pass53,869 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    434480263206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    843863997164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail53,398 miles (+6,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    152838512506
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,802 miles (+5,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    538680371487
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack inside the tread patern

  16. Pass41,705 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    866331075117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,985 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    966401264141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,158 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    598732673158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,029 miles
    Test number
    236245292074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 DYS

Does T88 DYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 DYS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 DYS?
The MOT on T88 DYS is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 DYS done?
T88 DYS was recorded at 72,453 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has T88 DYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 DYS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 DYS 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 T88 DYS find?
T88 DYS passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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