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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X8 ALHMOT history

X8 ALH is a silver petrol MINI first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

X8 ALH silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,260 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ALH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ALH was last recorded at 55,260 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,659 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
2,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,260 miles
  • 2024 – 53,659 miles
  • 2023 – 50,975 miles
  • 2022 – 49,374 miles
  • 2021 – 45,905 miles
  • 2020 – 45,028 miles
  • 2019 – 44,058 miles
  • 2018 – 42,191 miles
  • 2017 – 40,617 miles
  • 2016 – 39,492 miles
  • 2015 – 34,917 miles
  • 2014 – 33,344 miles
  • 2013 – 30,268 miles
  • 2012 – 27,911 miles
  • 2011 – 24,753 miles
  • 2010 – 20,953 miles
  • 2009 – 17,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,260 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,260 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    582379775328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,659 miles (+2,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    166304772413
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass50,975 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    230772942792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    639562262139
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail49,374 miles (+3,469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    343683226908
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass45,905 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,905 miles
    Test number
    175128966584
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    726370048078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,028 miles (+970)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    495333541076
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass44,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,058 miles
    Test number
    509150794408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,058 miles (+1,867)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,058 miles
    Test number
    292742458661
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass42,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    908766676201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,191 miles (+1,574)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    103507625436
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass40,617 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    399772489745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,492 miles (+4,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,492 miles
    Test number
    265964029784
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LOW

  15. Pass34,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    137226463264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,917 miles (+1,573)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    879665454277
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corroded&worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corroded&worn from inside (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail33,344 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    265848604384
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass33,344 miles (+3,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    789888004305
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass30,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    268612123304
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  20. Fail30,268 miles (+2,357)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    715762623382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  21. Pass27,911 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    336390442093
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass24,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    406999041064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,753 miles (+3,800)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    438789341056
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass20,953 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,953 miles
    Test number
    191818000086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,892 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    184098709464
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass17,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    792668209054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 ALH

Does X8 ALH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ALH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 ALH?
The MOT on X8 ALH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ALH done?
X8 ALH was recorded at 55,260 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,218 miles a year.
Has X8 ALH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ALH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 ALH 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 ALH find?
X8 ALH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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