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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V18 CORMOT history

V18 COR is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V18 COR white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,515 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 COR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 COR was last recorded at 131,515 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 12,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,690 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,825 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,515 miles
  • 2025 – 118,690 miles
  • 2024 – 116,434 miles
  • 2023 – 113,782 miles
  • 2022 – 111,479 miles
  • 2021 – 108,019 miles
  • 2020 – 105,033 miles
  • 2019 – 100,173 miles
  • 2018 – 99,504 miles
  • 2017 – 98,771 miles
  • 2016 – 93,351 miles
  • 2015 – 86,665 miles
  • 2014 – 82,072 miles
  • 2013 – 74,428 miles
  • 2012 – 65,981 miles
  • 2011 – 57,154 miles
  • 2010 – 46,627 miles
  • 2009 – 33,470 miles
  • 2008 – 30,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,515 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,515 miles (+12,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,515 miles
    Test number
    265952434963
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,690 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    553307996001
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail118,688 miles (+2,254)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,688 miles
    Test number
    157786866358
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass116,434 miles (+2,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    790324370773
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,782 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    472457452372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail113,781 miles (+2,302)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,781 miles
    Test number
    611548872389
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass111,479 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    757241018414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail111,456 miles (+3,437)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    407066640476
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass108,019 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    860596139933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail107,972 miles (+2,939)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    422527867708
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass105,033 miles (+4,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,033 miles
    Test number
    381962300091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    693979140671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,173 miles (+669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    625970096062
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass99,504 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    346209172666
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass98,771 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    532994046455
    • AdvisoryRear ex/box corroded weak
  16. Pass93,351 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    883594856356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre egde (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVery slight roughness on n/s front wheel bearing, not excessive
  17. Pass86,665 miles (+4,593)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    796707535023
    • NoteCentre brake pipes surface rust
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted near edges
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
  18. Pass82,072 miles (+7,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    276776754076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass74,428 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    578296053083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,981 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,981 miles
    Test number
    296298752099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    495339851085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,154 miles (+10,527)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    737569551011
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  23. Pass46,627 miles (+13,157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    800912860037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,470 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    620741979032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,218 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,218 miles
    Test number
    344377708443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWipers slightly smeary

Questions about V18 COR

Does V18 COR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 COR is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 COR?
The MOT on V18 COR is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 COR done?
V18 COR was recorded at 131,515 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has V18 COR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 COR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 COR 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 V18 COR find?
V18 COR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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