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Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

X18 LALMOT history

X18 LAL is a red diesel MINI first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

X18 LAL red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
62,839 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LAL was last recorded at 62,839 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,580 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
2,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,839 miles
  • 2025 – 62,580 miles
  • 2024 – 62,360 miles
  • 2023 – 61,921 miles
  • 2022 – 61,289 miles
  • 2021 – 6,180 miles
  • 2020 – 60,997 miles
  • 2019 – 60,576 miles
  • 2018 – 59,921 miles
  • 2017 – 58,515 miles
  • 2016 – 54,163 miles
  • 2015 – 48,139 miles
  • 2014 – 41,082 miles
  • 2013 – 34,336 miles
  • 2012 – 27,813 miles
  • 2011 – 22,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,839 miles (+259)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    351355758334
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass62,580 miles (+220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    227336957484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass62,360 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    917297765311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass61,921 miles (+632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    461938892792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,289 miles (+55,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    660872500752
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass6,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    6,180 miles
    Test number
    451722294534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail61,078 miles (+81)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    307980688249
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,997 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    213991236774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,576 miles (+655)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    176149672904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,921 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    100327236826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,515 miles (+4,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,515 miles
    Test number
    313979475891
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to get a reading

  12. Pass54,163 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,163 miles
    Test number
    330330127541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,139 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    327133265123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass48,139 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    439973665150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,082 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    266370144100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass41,082 miles (+6,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    607130444135
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,336 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    695044053163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,813 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    109439882460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,365 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,365 miles
    Test number
    216891601233
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges. no cords showing at time of test.

Questions about X18 LAL

Does X18 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LAL is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 LAL?
The MOT on X18 LAL is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LAL done?
X18 LAL was recorded at 62,839 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
Has X18 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LAL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on X18 LAL 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 X18 LAL find?
X18 LAL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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