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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V18 DAAMOT history

V18 DAA is a purple petrol MINI first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V18 DAA purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,100 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 DAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 DAA was last recorded at 68,100 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,535 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,565 miles
Average per year
3,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,100 miles
  • 2024 – 63,535 miles
  • 2023 – 59,535 miles
  • 2022 – 54,380 miles
  • 2021 – 46,745 miles
  • 2020 – 39,470 miles
  • 2019 – 35,997 miles
  • 2018 – 29,287 miles
  • 2017 – 24,836 miles
  • 2016 – 20,995 miles
  • 2015 – 18,996 miles
  • 2014 – 18,101 miles
  • 2013 – 17,771 miles
  • 2012 – 17,354 miles
  • 2011 – 16,408 miles
  • 2010 – 12,623 miles
  • 2009 – 8,918 miles
  • 2008 – 5,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    636629154415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail68,100 miles (+4,565)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    667025671132
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass63,535 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    806719167177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass59,535 miles (+5,155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    813769923774
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    960286535846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail54,380 miles (+7,635)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    568664442195
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass46,745 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    707464909688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,470 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    366211946338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,997 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    673985022026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,287 miles (+4,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    226721734215
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryWet Test

  11. Pass24,836 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,836 miles
    Test number
    101368670963
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

  12. Fail24,810 miles (+3,815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,810 miles
    Test number
    701169005401
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

  13. Pass20,995 miles (+1,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,995 miles
    Test number
    992723958408
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass18,996 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,996 miles
    Test number
    403703887075
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  15. Pass18,101 miles (+330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,101 miles
    Test number
    179596164211
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroding

  16. Pass17,771 miles (+417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,771 miles
    Test number
    217710663232
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass17,354 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,354 miles
    Test number
    237598642284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,408 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,408 miles
    Test number
    235385661203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,623 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,623 miles
    Test number
    361607060463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    8,918 miles
    Test number
    870527869286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail8,918 miles (+3,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,918 miles
    Test number
    931917969200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass5,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,917 miles
    Test number
    823339968294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 DAA

Does V18 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 DAA is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 DAA?
The MOT on V18 DAA is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 DAA done?
V18 DAA was recorded at 68,100 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,633 miles a year.
Has V18 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 DAA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 DAA 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 DAA find?
V18 DAA passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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