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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X16 COWMOT history

X16 COW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

X16 COW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
113,256 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 COW was last recorded at 113,256 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,875 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
5,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,256 miles
  • 2023 – 99,591 miles
  • 2022 – 98,211 miles
  • 2021 – 96,673 miles
  • 2020 – 95,686 miles
  • 2019 – 93,060 miles
  • 2018 – 88,811 miles
  • 2017 – 84,461 miles
  • 2016 – 80,095 miles
  • 2015 – 75,910 miles
  • 2014 – 71,598 miles
  • 2013 – 68,438 miles
  • 2012 – 63,181 miles
  • 2011 – 54,911 miles
  • 2010 – 46,078 miles
  • 2009 – 37,401 miles
  • 2008 – 30,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,256 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip . (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,256 miles (+381)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,256 miles
    Test number
    705633435758
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip . (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,875 miles (+13,284)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,875 miles
    Test number
    320319512143
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip . (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass99,591 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    164196374630
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail99,591 miles (+1,380)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    445502987660
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass98,211 miles (+1,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    438287985831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,673 miles (+987)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    985153524514
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass95,686 miles (+2,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,686 miles
    Test number
    900442668887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass93,060 miles (+4,249)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    195710285587
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    719002970535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,811 miles (+4,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,811 miles
    Test number
    997506389255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass84,461 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    964031627004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,095 miles (+4,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    132651001894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail75,910 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    116533905250
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass75,910 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,910 miles
    Test number
    306523305405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,598 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    978928184101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,438 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    808269583159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail68,438 miles (+5,257)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    456409583192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass63,181 miles (+8,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    445998292145
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack box corroded

  19. Pass54,911 miles (+8,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    358859301284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,078 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    610521500264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,401 miles (+6,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,401 miles
    Test number
    442464509284
    • NoteN/side front brake pad on limit.o/side rear tyre on limit

  22. Pass30,582 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    372592418201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,130 miles
    Test number
    374538078007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 COW

Does X16 COW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X16 COW expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X16 COW?
The MOT on X16 COW expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X16 COW done?
X16 COW was recorded at 113,256 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 5,038 miles a year.
Has X16 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 COW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X16 COW 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 X16 COW find?
X16 COW passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip .; central rear heat shield insecure; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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