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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V40 SEMMOT history

V40 SEM is a silver petrol MINI first used on 5 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

V40 SEM silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
84,400 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 SEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V40 SEM was last recorded at 84,400 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 6,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,747 miles · 18 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,653 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,400 miles
  • 2021 – 77,747 miles
  • 2020 – 72,012 miles
  • 2019 – 57,831 miles
  • 2018 – 54,292 miles
  • 2017 – 47,684 miles
  • 2015 – 44,131 miles
  • 2014 – 40,380 miles
  • 2013 – 36,664 miles
  • 2012 – 32,152 miles
  • 2011 – 27,895 miles
  • 2010 – 24,792 miles
  • 2009 – 21,087 miles
  • 2008 – 17,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,400 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,400 miles (+6,653)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    100190926893
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass77,747 miles (+5,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,747 miles
    Test number
    750150839583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,012 miles (+14,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    239403061019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,831 miles (+3,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,831 miles
    Test number
    631076450653
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,292 miles (+6,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    322306509389
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside & Offside (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass47,684 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    979863622208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,677 miles (+3,546)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,677 miles
    Test number
    919088476530
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass44,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    605530105171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,131 miles (+3,751)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    618290405133
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail40,380 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    216564214409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  11. Pass40,380 miles (+3,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,380 miles
    Test number
    217434214491
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  12. Pass36,664 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    339942813176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,637 miles (+4,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,637 miles
    Test number
    549509803148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,152 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,152 miles
    Test number
    266088412485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,895 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    327278711152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,792 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    531839710140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,087 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    561346509117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    402024898085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 SEM

Does V40 SEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 SEM expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 SEM?
The MOT on V40 SEM expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 SEM done?
V40 SEM was recorded at 84,400 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has V40 SEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 SEM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 SEM 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 SEM find?
V40 SEM failed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear exhaust silencer likely to become detached; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 2 more.

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