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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

W5 MEPMOT history

W5 MEP is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

W5 MEP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
61,708 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MEP was last recorded at 61,708 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,722 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,986 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,708 miles
  • 2025 – 59,722 miles
  • 2024 – 57,786 miles
  • 2023 – 56,170 miles
  • 2022 – 54,073 miles
  • 2021 – 52,448 miles
  • 2020 – 50,318 miles
  • 2019 – 48,071 miles
  • 2018 – 45,888 miles
  • 2017 – 37,264 miles
  • 2016 – 30,154 miles
  • 2015 – 17,772 miles
  • 2014 – 11,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,708 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.

  • Front flexi on exhaust worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,708 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    61,708 miles
    Test number
    802395330267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,722 miles (+1,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,722 miles
    Test number
    549877379461
    • AdvisoryFront flexi on exhaust worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass57,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    410229692940
    • AdvisoryFront flexi on exhaust worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail57,786 miles (+1,616)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    340320335821
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi on exhaust worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,170 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    349595085646
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass54,073 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    227419976137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,448 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,448 miles
    Test number
    691959537439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,318 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    470548161897
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,071 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    331362620635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,888 miles (+8,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    469874971322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,264 miles (+7,110)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    713057136676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    879007868339
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracked
  13. Fail30,154 miles (+12,382)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    687028406021
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished/cracked
  14. Pass17,772 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,772 miles
    Test number
    227968205225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,747 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,747 miles
    Test number
    468231195120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,588 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    11,588 miles
    Test number
    265125854453
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split
  17. Fail11,588 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,588 miles
    Test number
    449505754104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split

Questions about W5 MEP

Does W5 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MEP is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MEP?
The MOT on W5 MEP is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MEP done?
W5 MEP was recorded at 61,708 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has W5 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MEP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 MEP 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 W5 MEP find?
W5 MEP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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