
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass85,143 miles (-263)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,143 miles
- Test number
- 447502483605
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass66,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 66,227 miles
- Test number
- 571671130674
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass53,025 miles (+10,887)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 53,025 miles
- Test number
- 993269460211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,138 miles (+5,043)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 42,138 miles
- Test number
- 248912724331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,095 miles (+5,069)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 37,095 miles
- Test number
- 716138004051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,026 miles (+6,183)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 32,026 miles
- Test number
- 188321923067
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass25,843 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,843 miles
- Test number
- 517933812014
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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