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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V20 BEVMOT history

V20 BEV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V20 BEV silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,746 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 BEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 BEV was last recorded at 65,746 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,852 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
2,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,746 miles
  • 2025 – 64,852 miles
  • 2024 – 63,802 miles
  • 2023 – 63,073 miles
  • 2022 – 61,972 miles
  • 2021 – 60,225 miles
  • 2020 – 57,909 miles
  • 2019 – 55,035 miles
  • 2018 – 51,373 miles
  • 2017 – 47,445 miles
  • 2016 – 43,703 miles
  • 2015 – 39,550 miles
  • 2014 – 35,756 miles
  • 2013 – 32,089 miles
  • 2012 – 28,941 miles
  • 2011 – 26,267 miles
  • 2010 – 24,020 miles
  • 2009 – 21,316 miles
  • 2008 – 19,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,746 miles
  • 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))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm also edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm also edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,746 miles (+894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    238344727800
    • 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))
  2. Pass64,852 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,852 miles
    Test number
    873331870280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,802 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    626932338466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass63,073 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    455328989168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,972 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,972 miles
    Test number
    658816443573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    488005028553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,225 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    622334601166
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass57,909 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    182275572254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,908 miles (+2,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,908 miles
    Test number
    710848383945
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass55,035 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    774897619497
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding in holding clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail55,034 miles (+3,661)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,034 miles
    Test number
    902400826160
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount starting to push up through/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm also edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding in holding clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  12. Pass51,373 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    431712705547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,445 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    310290880216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    187037762599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
  15. Fail43,703 miles (+4,153)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,703 miles
    Test number
    413001572777
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass39,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    820233147833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Fail39,550 miles (+3,794)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    354722704282
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass35,756 miles (+3,667)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    918526314290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  19. Pass32,089 miles (+3,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,089 miles
    Test number
    495647023275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail28,941 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    338974932482
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
  21. Pass28,941 miles (+2,674)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    559874532242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to split
  22. Pass26,267 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,267 miles
    Test number
    978742741256
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  23. Fail26,267 miles (+2,247)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,267 miles
    Test number
    766172341230
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  24. Pass24,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    312345430292
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  25. Fail24,020 miles (+2,704)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    682575730285
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  26. Pass21,316 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,316 miles
    Test number
    112396639213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,240 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,240 miles
    Test number
    663765848247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,221 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,221 miles
    Test number
    904809838296
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V20 BEV

Does V20 BEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 BEV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 BEV?
The MOT on V20 BEV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 BEV done?
V20 BEV was recorded at 65,746 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,585 miles a year.
Has V20 BEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 BEV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V20 BEV 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 V20 BEV find?
V20 BEV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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