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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V40 ECSMOT history

V40 ECS is a white diesel MINI first used on 15 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V40 ECS white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,135 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ECS was last recorded at 87,135 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,040 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
6,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,135 miles
  • 2025 – 81,744 miles
  • 2024 – 75,898 miles
  • 2023 – 71,364 miles
  • 2022 – 66,648 miles
  • 2021 – 60,126 miles
  • 2020 – 56,220 miles
  • 2019 – 51,313 miles
  • 2017 – 44,176 miles
  • 2016 – 25,805 miles
  • 2015 – 24,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,135 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,135 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    129765625357
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail87,040 miles (+5,296)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    413003178696
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass81,744 miles (+76)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    773014499927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail81,668 miles (+5,770)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    681982492683
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass75,898 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    587989113562
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,898 miles (+4,534)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    717555932468
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,364 miles (+4,716)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    926399430715
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,648 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    173420720758
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail66,640 miles (+6,514)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    810056693297
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls and in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,126 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    918727200062
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    852959152561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail56,220 miles (+4,907)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    548784975872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass51,313 miles (+7,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    219076860849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass44,176 miles (+7,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    854876060893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall perished & cracked

  15. Pass36,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    699691699301
    • AdvisoryLow note horn not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  16. Fail36,675 miles (+10,870)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    227896866819
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryLow note horn not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald outer edge tread 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn edges tread 3mm

  17. Pass25,805 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    191933508683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,867 miles
    Test number
    966323806498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 ECS

Does V40 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ECS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ECS?
The MOT on V40 ECS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ECS done?
V40 ECS was recorded at 87,135 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,127 miles a year.
Has V40 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ECS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ECS 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 V40 ECS find?
V40 ECS passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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