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Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

V21 ESSMOT history

V21 ESS is a grey petrol MINI Cooper first used on 10 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V21 ESS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
78,816 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 ESS was last recorded at 78,816 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 11,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,825 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,991 miles
Average per year
9,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,816 miles
  • 2025 – 66,825 miles
  • 2024 – 61,430 miles
  • 2023 – 53,612 miles
  • 2022 – 44,543 miles
  • 2021 – 32,887 miles
  • 2020 – 18,150 miles
  • 2019 – 14,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,816 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,816 miles (+11,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    444045762253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,825 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    233296850118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    271595300406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail61,430 miles (+7,818)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    241356753246
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass53,612 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    821647425489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,543 miles (+11,656)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,543 miles
    Test number
    513151679356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    160734716229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,887 miles (+14,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    105037978538
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  9. Pass18,150 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    609775043461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,762 miles
    Test number
    949591629192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,762 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,762 miles
    Test number
    439279168696
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about V21 ESS

Does V21 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 ESS is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 ESS?
The MOT on V21 ESS is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 ESS done?
V21 ESS was recorded at 78,816 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 9,295 miles a year.
Has V21 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 ESS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V21 ESS 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 V21 ESS find?
V21 ESS passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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