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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

X29 CULMOT history

X29 CUL is a blue petrol MINI first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

X29 CUL blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2023
Mileage
97,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 CUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 CUL was last recorded at 97,400 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 6,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2020: 85,143 miles, lower than 85,406 miles on 9 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,681 miles · 4 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,719 miles
Average per year
6,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,400 miles
  • 2021 – 90,681 miles
  • 2020 – 85,143 miles
  • 2019 – 80,108 miles
  • 2018 – 72,820 miles
  • 2017 – 66,227 miles
  • 2016 – 59,347 miles
  • 2015 – 53,025 miles
  • 2014 – 42,138 miles
  • 2013 – 32,026 miles
  • 2012 – 25,843 miles
  • 2011 – 21,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    578336361208
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,385 miles (+6,704)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,385 miles
    Test number
    729693839677
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,681 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,681 miles
    Test number
    643800597019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail90,676 miles (+5,533)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,676 miles
    Test number
    517853123546
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass85,143 miles (-263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,143 miles
    Test number
    447502483605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,406 miles (+5,298)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    126767893016
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass80,108 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    387916252601
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail80,108 miles (+7,288)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    394824910228
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to alternator belt snapped (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to alternator belt snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass72,820 miles (+6,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    770132038643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass66,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    571671130674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,226 miles (+6,879)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    480527277297
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  12. Pass59,347 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    182623858366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail59,347 miles (+6,322)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    692182266815
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 RFT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing top mount (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass53,025 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    993269460211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,138 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    248912724331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,095 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,095 miles
    Test number
    716138004051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,026 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    188321923067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,843 miles
    Test number
    455153812033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass25,843 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,843 miles
    Test number
    517933812014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,186 miles
    Test number
    796325621016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 CUL

Does X29 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X29 CUL expired on 10 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X29 CUL?
The MOT on X29 CUL expired on 10 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X29 CUL done?
X29 CUL was recorded at 97,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 6,419 miles a year.
Has X29 CUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 CUL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X29 CUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X29 CUL find?
X29 CUL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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