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Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

W18 HCMMOT history

W18 HCM is a green petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

W18 HCM green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,360 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 HCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 HCM was last recorded at 62,360 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,993 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,367 miles
Average per year
3,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,360 miles
  • 2024 – 59,293 miles
  • 2022 – 57,303 miles
  • 2021 – 54,720 miles
  • 2019 – 52,400 miles
  • 2018 – 50,317 miles
  • 2017 – 44,377 miles
  • 2016 – 42,628 miles
  • 2015 – 40,669 miles
  • 2014 – 36,898 miles
  • 2013 – 31,072 miles
  • 2012 – 23,842 miles
  • 2011 – 19,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,360 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Near side front tyre wearing at edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,360 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    110929727884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,993 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    126192154225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,293 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    215204524973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,303 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,303 miles
    Test number
    987364179574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing at edges

  5. Fail57,252 miles (+2,532)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    975440573358
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing at edges

  6. Pass54,720 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,720 miles
    Test number
    394737655346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    800377199811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail53,395 miles (+995)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    124441024138
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,400 miles (+2,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,400 miles
    Test number
    497898498259
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,317 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    707813266741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,377 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    351416066345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    974624688066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,628 miles (+1,959)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    136700541498
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake discs heavily corroded

  14. Pass40,669 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,669 miles
    Test number
    685345508763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,898 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    318224004327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    408921513308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail31,072 miles (+7,230)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,072 miles
    Test number
    225631513367
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,842 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,842 miles
    Test number
    459542532366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    598123271248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 HCM

Does W18 HCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 HCM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 HCM?
The MOT on W18 HCM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 HCM done?
W18 HCM was recorded at 62,360 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
Has W18 HCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 HCM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on W18 HCM 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 W18 HCM find?
W18 HCM passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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