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White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

V40 MKSMOT history

V40 MKS is a white petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

V40 MKS white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
102,810 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MKS was last recorded at 102,810 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2010: 25,055 miles, lower than 25,077 miles on 16 Feb 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
97,044 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,766 miles
Average per year
4,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,810 miles
  • 2025 – 97,044 miles
  • 2024 – 91,262 miles
  • 2023 – 76,885 miles
  • 2021 – 73,997 miles
  • 2020 – 70,832 miles
  • 2019 – 70,364 miles
  • 2018 – 69,440 miles
  • 2017 – 66,530 miles
  • 2016 – 63,469 miles
  • 2015 – 60,703 miles
  • 2014 – 56,242 miles
  • 2013 – 49,654 miles
  • 2012 – 42,615 miles
  • 2011 – 33,658 miles
  • 2010 – 25,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tyres cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,810 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,810 miles
    Test number
    999795031651
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,810 miles (+5,766)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,810 miles
    Test number
    465960100702
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    864768441930
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail97,044 miles (+5,782)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,044 miles
    Test number
    624727355481
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper defective

  5. Pass91,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,262 miles
    Test number
    389237395506
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread

  6. Fail91,262 miles (+141)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,262 miles
    Test number
    489181812477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread

  7. Fail91,121 miles (+14,236)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    818321433740
    • DangerousMajor electrical fault affecting wipers/tell tales/indicators etc.
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass76,885 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,885 miles
    Test number
    511315044600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,884 miles (+2,887)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,884 miles
    Test number
    120696391849
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,997 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,997 miles
    Test number
    897940784420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers inadvertently engaging

  11. Fail73,972 miles (+3,140)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    211394574350
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers inadvertently engaging

  12. Pass70,832 miles (+468)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    924165006883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass70,364 miles (+924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    359541556184
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass69,440 miles (+2,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    885125743098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,530 miles (+3,061)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    776123591847
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/55/16 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  16. Pass63,469 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    918373099643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil visible
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  17. Fail63,469 miles (+2,766)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    904789024540
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil visible
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  18. Pass60,703 miles (+4,461)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,703 miles
    Test number
    139792075423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not blowing

  19. Pass56,242 miles (+6,588)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    156221774058
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  20. Pass49,654 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    748400883097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,615 miles (+8,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    106609962065
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass33,658 miles (+8,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,658 miles
    Test number
    176423561063
    • NoteOuter shell of rear silencer badly corroded

  23. Pass25,055 miles (-22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    623633480036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,077 miles
    Test number
    110247940493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MKS

Does V40 MKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MKS is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MKS?
The MOT on V40 MKS is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MKS done?
V40 MKS was recorded at 102,810 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,789 miles a year.
Has V40 MKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MKS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 MKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 MKS find?
V40 MKS passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both insecure; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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