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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

V72 FSWMOT history

V72 FSW is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V72 FSW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,555 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 FSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 FSW was last recorded at 53,555 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,004 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
3,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,555 miles
  • 2025 – 53,004 miles
  • 2024 – 52,241 miles
  • 2023 – 51,200 miles
  • 2022 – 49,923 miles
  • 2021 – 48,715 miles
  • 2020 – 48,245 miles
  • 2019 – 43,961 miles
  • 2018 – 26,294 miles
  • 2017 – 24,835 miles
  • 2016 – 22,252 miles
  • 2015 – 16,521 miles
  • 2014 – 13,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,555 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryCentral Front slight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,555 miles (+551)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    571519705840
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,004 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    952754761026
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail52,995 miles (+754)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    743256802247
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear pad sensor loose
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass52,241 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    182013063143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass51,200 miles (+1,277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    247529844627
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass49,923 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    784004577914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail49,923 miles (+1,208)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    502841568991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass48,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,715 miles
    Test number
    405001744867
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,715 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,715 miles
    Test number
    727184177310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,245 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    539327810699
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail48,240 miles (+4,279)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    687545622410
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass43,961 miles (+17,667)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    352567085700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,294 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    168192545542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,835 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    194389604743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,252 miles
    Test number
    482449886537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail22,252 miles (+5,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,252 miles
    Test number
    684234443279
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  17. Pass16,521 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    986219979501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    13,862 miles
    Test number
    428196124465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 FSW

Does V72 FSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 FSW is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V72 FSW?
The MOT on V72 FSW is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 FSW done?
V72 FSW was recorded at 53,555 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,404 miles a year.
Has V72 FSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 FSW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V72 FSW 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 V72 FSW find?
V72 FSW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front gearbox mounting defective; central front slight oil leak, and 3 more.

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