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Cream · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

V18 FREMOT history

V18 FRE is a cream petrol MINI first used on 12 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

V18 FRE cream MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,357 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 FRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 FRE was last recorded at 98,357 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2019: 81,811 miles, lower than 121,329 miles on 31 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,748 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
4,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,357 miles
  • 2024 – 96,748 miles
  • 2023 – 93,408 miles
  • 2022 – 86,729 miles
  • 2021 – 85,898 miles
  • 2019 – 81,811 miles
  • 2018 – 121,329 miles
  • 2016 – 59,851 miles
  • 2015 – 43,228 miles
  • 2014 – 41,745 miles
  • 2013 – 38,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,357 miles (+1,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    502032322878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    144935498243
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Fail96,748 miles (+3,340)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    501202214984
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Pass93,408 miles (+6,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,408 miles
    Test number
    503814038510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,729 miles (+831)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,729 miles
    Test number
    987941349873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,898 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    745383858023
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,898 miles (+4,087)5 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    841581656064
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,811 miles
    Test number
    268316144405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges.

  9. Fail81,811 miles (-39,518)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,811 miles
    Test number
    234229133119
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on edges.

  10. Pass121,329 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    339968488044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail121,329 miles (+61,478)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    706949459953
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,851 miles (+16,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    437768641477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,228 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,228 miles
    Test number
    615541165053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,745 miles (+3,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,745 miles
    Test number
    319188644107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass38,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,515 miles
    Test number
    966128633183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 FRE

Does V18 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 FRE is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 FRE?
The MOT on V18 FRE is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 FRE done?
V18 FRE was recorded at 98,357 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
Has V18 FRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 FRE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 FRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 FRE find?
V18 FRE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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