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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

V27 CULMOT history

V27 CUL is a silver petrol MINI first used on 9 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

V27 CUL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,064 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 CUL was last recorded at 57,064 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2012: 25,285 miles, lower than 230,630 miles on 24 Sept 2010.

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
57,058 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,064 miles
  • 2023 – 55,679 miles
  • 2021 – 55,664 miles
  • 2020 – 50,169 miles
  • 2019 – 46,216 miles
  • 2018 – 37,991 miles
  • 2017 – 34,875 miles
  • 2016 – 33,715 miles
  • 2015 – 31,410 miles
  • 2014 – 29,806 miles
  • 2013 – 27,620 miles
  • 2012 – 25,285 miles
  • 2010 – 230,630 miles
  • 2009 – 21,476 miles
  • 2008 – 20,030 miles
  • 2007 – 18,655 miles
  • 2006 – 17,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,064 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front to rear pipe advice replacement (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,064 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    309354737012
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front to rear pipe advice replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail57,058 miles (+1,379)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    370742833942
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer snapped away from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front to rear pipe advice replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to indicators would advice replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass55,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    520255643116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail55,679 miles (+15)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    472236872867
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass55,664 miles (+5,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    509209016505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel well (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,169 miles (+3,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,169 miles
    Test number
    815510844370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass46,216 miles (+8,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    928944056519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass37,991 miles (+3,116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    996055649647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum

  9. Pass34,875 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    102261779393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass33,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,715 miles
    Test number
    121698432389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Fail33,715 miles (+2,305)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,715 miles
    Test number
    676858758761
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass31,410 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,410 miles
    Test number
    648279843328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,806 miles (+2,186)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    779780694254
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slights smear still clearing screen

  14. Pass27,620 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    398248863243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

  15. Fail27,563 miles (+2,278)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,563 miles
    Test number
    447423363271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust system outer skin deteriorated

  16. Pass25,285 miles (-205,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,285 miles
    Test number
    167133092123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass230,630 miles (+209,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    230,630 miles
    Test number
    804467860201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,476 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,476 miles
    Test number
    353140569233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    483065278234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,030 miles (+1,375)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    923935678204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass18,655 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,655 miles
    Test number
    950454477218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,061 miles
    Test number
    603147076244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 CUL

Does V27 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 CUL is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 CUL?
The MOT on V27 CUL is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 CUL done?
V27 CUL was recorded at 57,064 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,006 miles a year.
Has V27 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 CUL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V27 CUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V27 CUL find?
V27 CUL passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe advice replacement; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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