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MINI Cooper Auto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

X18 VENMOT history

X18 VEN is a white petrol MINI Cooper Auto first used on 20 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,248 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 VEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X18 VEN was last recorded at 97,248 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 10,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,499 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,749 miles
Average per year
6,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,248 miles
  • 2025 – 86,499 miles
  • 2024 – 76,375 miles
  • 2023 – 65,189 miles
  • 2022 – 57,118 miles
  • 2021 – 49,723 miles
  • 2020 – 46,818 miles
  • 2019 – 42,208 miles
  • 2018 – 35,739 miles
  • 2017 – 29,353 miles
  • 2016 – 21,812 miles
  • 2015 – 19,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,248 miles
  • DangerousFront Engine mounting excessively loose ( DOG BONE ) MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES KUTOGREEN 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR INNER AND OUTER EDGES KHUMO 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL X4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,248 miles (+10,749)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    662977174193
    • DangerousFront Engine mounting excessively loose ( DOG BONE ) MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES KUTOGREEN 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR INNER AND OUTER EDGES KHUMO 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL X4 CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,499 miles
    Test number
    706787512070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear outer edge also cracking and perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear outer edge also cracking and perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail86,499 miles (+10,124)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,499 miles
    Test number
    200770026903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x1 h7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 bulbs fitted ( c5w ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear outer edge also cracking and perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit wear outer edge also cracking and perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    659183278560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail76,375 miles (+11,186)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,375 miles
    Test number
    356478010242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass65,189 miles (+8,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    902581262838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass57,118 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    932252428467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    410141002641
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail54,447 miles (+4,724)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    677508122345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,723 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,723 miles
    Test number
    700109136098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,818 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    359297187694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,208 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    282038067556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,739 miles (+6,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    632878134976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass29,353 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,353 miles
    Test number
    840875720070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,812 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,812 miles
    Test number
    715404092222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,611 miles
    Test number
    877386922440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 VEN

Does X18 VEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 VEN expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 VEN?
The MOT on X18 VEN expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 VEN done?
X18 VEN was recorded at 97,248 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 6,938 miles a year.
Has X18 VEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 VEN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 VEN 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 VEN find?
X18 VEN failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 1 major defect and 10 advisories: front engine mounting excessively loose ( dog bone ) mount; nearside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn inner and outer edges kutogreen 195/55/16; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 10 more.

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