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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

V18 LEMMOT history

V18 LEM is a black petrol MINI first used on 5 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V18 LEM black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,630 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LEM was last recorded at 101,630 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,641 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,989 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,630 miles
  • 2025 – 93,641 miles
  • 2024 – 90,288 miles
  • 2023 – 85,328 miles
  • 2022 – 77,250 miles
  • 2021 – 72,380 miles
  • 2020 – 70,163 miles
  • 2019 – 66,565 miles
  • 2018 – 64,914 miles
  • 2017 – 60,062 miles
  • 2016 – 55,798 miles
  • 2015 – 51,148 miles
  • 2014 – 45,800 miles
  • 2013 – 40,635 miles
  • 2012 – 35,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,630 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,630 miles (+7,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,630 miles
    Test number
    756379215638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,641 miles (+3,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    658141881974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,288 miles (+4,960)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,288 miles
    Test number
    853954367284
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    558601702967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,328 miles (+8,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    957004438406
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass77,250 miles (+4,870)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    909439581772
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass72,380 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    195651242261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,379 miles (+2,216)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,379 miles
    Test number
    173041154952
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,163 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    518213907819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass66,565 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    807083492360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,549 miles (+1,635)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    556260170372
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,914 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,914 miles
    Test number
    672379484802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail64,873 miles (+4,811)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    681030097761
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass60,062 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,062 miles
    Test number
    130945220990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,798 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    793993572839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,148 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    998212915286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,800 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,800 miles
    Test number
    239293014236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,635 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    336404893172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    178696812251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,559 miles
    Test number
    255936412254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V18 LEM

Does V18 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 LEM is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 LEM?
The MOT on V18 LEM is valid until 1 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 LEM done?
V18 LEM was recorded at 101,630 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has V18 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LEM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 LEM 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 LEM find?
V18 LEM passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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