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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X18 PHEMOT history

X18 PHE is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 28,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X18 PHE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
28,167 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 PHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 PHE was last recorded at 28,167 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,872 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
1,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,167 miles
  • 2025 – 26,872 miles
  • 2024 – 25,216 miles
  • 2023 – 23,532 miles
  • 2022 – 21,776 miles
  • 2021 – 19,856 miles
  • 2020 – 18,438 miles
  • 2019 – 15,396 miles
  • 2018 – 13,100 miles
  • 2017 – 12,114 miles
  • 2016 – 11,068 miles
  • 2015 – 8,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,167 miles (+1,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    28,167 miles
    Test number
    278272745301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass26,872 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    26,872 miles
    Test number
    188687228211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass25,216 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    25,216 miles
    Test number
    552990198406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail25,216 miles (+1,684)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,216 miles
    Test number
    336810656620
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass23,532 miles (+1,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    23,532 miles
    Test number
    120562144335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Pass21,776 miles (+1,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    21,776 miles
    Test number
    705907739348
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Pass19,856 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    19,856 miles
    Test number
    457270691423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Pass18,438 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    18,438 miles
    Test number
    357899468838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,396 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    15,396 miles
    Test number
    627303020106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,100 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    13,100 miles
    Test number
    636671238103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,114 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    727015176532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,068 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,068 miles
    Test number
    424124766523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,920 miles
    Test number
    581168394698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 PHE

Does X18 PHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 PHE is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 PHE?
The MOT on X18 PHE is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 PHE done?
X18 PHE was recorded at 28,167 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
Has X18 PHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 PHE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 PHE 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 PHE find?
X18 PHE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inside rim edge; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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