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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

X8 AEBMOT history

X8 AEB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

X8 AEB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,897 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AEB was last recorded at 95,897 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,879 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,018 miles
Average per year
4,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,897 miles
  • 2025 – 92,879 miles
  • 2024 – 89,568 miles
  • 2023 – 86,431 miles
  • 2022 – 82,210 miles
  • 2021 – 79,765 miles
  • 2020 – 77,837 miles
  • 2019 – 76,055 miles
  • 2018 – 72,486 miles
  • 2017 – 69,478 miles
  • 2016 – 64,572 miles
  • 2014 – 59,453 miles
  • 2013 – 56,851 miles
  • 2011 – 42,073 miles
  • 2009 – 24,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,897 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,897 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,897 miles
    Test number
    213416440001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,879 miles (+3,311)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    225274411945
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,568 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,568 miles
    Test number
    207153456452
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,501 miles (+3,070)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,501 miles
    Test number
    628435360962
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,431 miles (+4,221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    452272910358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,210 miles (+2,445)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    388725876644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded

  7. Pass79,765 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,765 miles
    Test number
    608604106456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,714 miles (+1,877)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    804519348552
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,837 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    868918201076
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded

  10. Fail77,837 miles (+1,782)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    711636737517
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded

  11. Pass76,055 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    313858916387
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,486 miles (+3,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    898670529891
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass69,478 miles (+4,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    767025899849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass64,572 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    171120646831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail64,526 miles (+5,073)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,526 miles
    Test number
    560679696020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,453 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    426673964483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    487943804023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,851 miles (+5,956)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    717675363371
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,895 miles (+8,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    937888823086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,073 miles
    Test number
    418310141359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,073 miles (+8,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,073 miles
    Test number
    856259031364
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass33,840 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    808644101013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,047 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,047 miles
    Test number
    844058359372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,012 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    241657359352
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about X8 AEB

Does X8 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AEB is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AEB?
The MOT on X8 AEB is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AEB done?
X8 AEB was recorded at 95,897 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 4,361 miles a year.
Has X8 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AEB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 AEB 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 X8 AEB find?
X8 AEB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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