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Orange · Diesel · 2014 · 1,496 cc

X21 FALMOT history

X21 FAL is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,112 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 FAL was last recorded at 82,112 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,390 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,722 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,112 miles
  • 2024 – 76,390 miles
  • 2023 – 68,070 miles
  • 2022 – 61,041 miles
  • 2021 – 51,976 miles
  • 2020 – 44,761 miles
  • 2019 – 37,570 miles
  • 2018 – 31,745 miles
  • 2017 – 25,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,112 miles (+5,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    392038872550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass76,390 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    326974189283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,070 miles (+7,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,070 miles
    Test number
    669011540130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass61,041 miles (+9,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    980425087577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,976 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    509917126547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,761 miles (+7,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    696800441970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass37,570 miles (+5,825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    990560180493
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass31,745 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    523530444899
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail31,745 miles (+5,758)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    311571055747
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass25,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    938602673680
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all underbody components (undertrays fitted)

Questions about X21 FAL

Does X21 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 FAL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X21 FAL?
The MOT on X21 FAL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 FAL done?
X21 FAL was recorded at 82,112 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has X21 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 FAL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on X21 FAL 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 X21 FAL find?
X21 FAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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