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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

X5 SCAMOT history

X5 SCA is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

X5 SCA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
35,429 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 SCA was last recorded at 35,429 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,053 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 35,429 miles
  • 2021 – 35,053 miles
  • 2020 – 33,479 miles
  • 2019 – 30,226 miles
  • 2018 – 29,616 miles
  • 2017 – 28,122 miles
  • 2016 – 25,791 miles
  • 2015 – 25,096 miles
  • 2014 – 23,267 miles
  • 2013 – 20,410 miles
  • 2012 – 19,591 miles
  • 2011 – 18,468 miles
  • 2010 – 14,704 miles
  • 2009 – 13,778 miles
  • 2008 – 13,321 miles
  • 2007 – 11,730 miles
  • 2006 – 10,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    486130544999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    767759428715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    265063467733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,429 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,429 miles
    Test number
    255695443128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,053 miles (+1,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    538532060123
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlight aim too low

  6. Pass33,479 miles (+3,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    613852084870
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    950982613672
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shock absorbers casing corroded

  8. Fail30,226 miles (+610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,226 miles
    Test number
    881116424290
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shock absorbers casing corroded

  9. Pass29,616 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    675174920540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,122 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    632508484831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,791 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    312081503919
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished slightly

  12. Pass25,096 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,096 miles
    Test number
    265378945489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,267 miles (+2,857)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,267 miles
    Test number
    228164304413
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  14. Pass20,410 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    668893343149
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn bald on inner edges

  15. Fail20,410 miles (+819)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,410 miles
    Test number
    225285633471
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn bald on inner edges

  16. Pass19,591 miles (+1,123)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,591 miles
    Test number
    226094742453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades split but clearing the screen effectively
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass18,468 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,468 miles
    Test number
    555909751196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass14,704 miles (+926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,704 miles
    Test number
    210822280436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass13,778 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,778 miles
    Test number
    851011269117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,321 miles
    Test number
    200213068411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,321 miles (+1,591)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,321 miles
    Test number
    732383868152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Fail11,730 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,730 miles
    Test number
    263785157455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass11,730 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,730 miles
    Test number
    271585457136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,600 miles
    Test number
    210106056467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X5 SCA

Does X5 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 SCA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 SCA?
The MOT on X5 SCA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 SCA done?
X5 SCA was recorded at 35,429 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has X5 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 SCA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on X5 SCA 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 X5 SCA find?
X5 SCA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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