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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

V66 FARMOT history

V66 FAR is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

V66 FAR black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,026 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 FAR was last recorded at 73,026 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,026 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,026 miles
  • 2024 – 62,703 miles
  • 2023 – 56,270 miles
  • 2022 – 47,396 miles
  • 2021 – 40,350 miles
  • 2020 – 31,815 miles
  • 2019 – 18,067 miles
  • 2018 – 16,284 miles
  • 2017 – 14,889 miles
  • 2016 – 12,906 miles
  • 2015 – 10,699 miles
  • 2014 – 8,775 miles
  • 2013 – 7,158 miles
  • 2012 – 5,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,026 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,026 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    731222124222
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,026 miles (+10,323)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    456922145749
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,703 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    791993656065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,702 miles (+6,432)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    651798077952
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    367222286349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,270 miles (+8,874)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    989307359029
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass47,396 miles (+7,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    953770886001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,350 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,350 miles
    Test number
    219715647914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail40,349 miles (+8,534)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,349 miles
    Test number
    143054133114
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass31,815 miles (+13,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    953148808378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass18,067 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,067 miles
    Test number
    699930657558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass16,284 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    16,284 miles
    Test number
    573536416482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass14,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    795810896472
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail14,888 miles (+1,982)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,888 miles
    Test number
    890596979927
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass12,906 miles (+2,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    12,906 miles
    Test number
    150158876342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc surface corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc surface corroding
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted obscuring underside components

  16. Pass10,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    729024266831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper rubber split at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper rubber split at edges
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  17. Fail10,699 miles (+1,924)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,699 miles
    Test number
    648437416418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper rubber split at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper rubber split at edges
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  18. Pass8,775 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    8,775 miles
    Test number
    389139584235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,158 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,158 miles
    Test number
    487766273275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,793 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    5,793 miles
    Test number
    466692392249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V66 FAR

Does V66 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 FAR is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V66 FAR?
The MOT on V66 FAR is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 FAR done?
V66 FAR was recorded at 73,026 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has V66 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 FAR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V66 FAR 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 V66 FAR find?
V66 FAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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