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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

V13 ARBMOT history

V13 ARB is a white petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

V13 ARB white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,505 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 ARB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 ARB was last recorded at 78,505 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,311 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
4,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,505 miles
  • 2025 – 72,238 miles
  • 2024 – 65,473 miles
  • 2023 – 57,099 miles
  • 2021 – 51,176 miles
  • 2020 – 43,384 miles
  • 2018 – 38,728 miles
  • 2017 – 33,521 miles
  • 2016 – 26,004 miles
  • 2015 – 19,434 miles
  • 2014 – 12,732 miles
  • 2012 – 7,686 miles
  • 2011 – 5,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,505 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,505 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    576886468624
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,311 miles (+6,073)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,311 miles
    Test number
    783808127923
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass72,238 miles (+6,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    278913898502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass65,473 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,473 miles
    Test number
    561325929370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,297 miles (+8,198)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    513565305601
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,099 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,099 miles
    Test number
    134642994334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,176 miles
    Test number
    684974957560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail51,171 miles (+2,392)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    886339328936
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    502924018254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Fail48,779 miles (+5,395)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    730218059289
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  11. Pass43,384 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    469302765693
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box start distorted & corroded

  12. Pass38,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    129734114316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail38,720 miles (+5,199)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,720 miles
    Test number
    522302995830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass33,521 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    424381080248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,004 miles (+6,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,004 miles
    Test number
    101622820538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section corroded

  16. Pass19,434 miles (+6,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,434 miles
    Test number
    688345941714
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers leave slight smear

  17. Pass12,732 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    12,732 miles
    Test number
    878520204347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,725 miles (+2,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    9,725 miles
    Test number
    576160624054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass7,686 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    7,686 miles
    Test number
    755480592209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    5,603 miles
    Test number
    386261431280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 ARB

Does V13 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 ARB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 ARB?
The MOT on V13 ARB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 ARB done?
V13 ARB was recorded at 78,505 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
Has V13 ARB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 ARB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V13 ARB 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 V13 ARB find?
V13 ARB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside.

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