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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

X8 TEYMOT history

X8 TEY is a blue petrol MINI first used on 5 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X8 TEY blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,312 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 TEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 TEY was last recorded at 101,312 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,311 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,312 miles
  • 2025 – 96,793 miles
  • 2024 – 92,029 miles
  • 2023 – 86,628 miles
  • 2022 – 82,316 miles
  • 2021 – 78,334 miles
  • 2020 – 76,810 miles
  • 2019 – 74,708 miles
  • 2018 – 72,230 miles
  • 2017 – 68,985 miles
  • 2016 – 65,503 miles
  • 2015 – 57,797 miles
  • 2014 – 49,432 miles
  • 2013 – 41,469 miles
  • 2012 – 34,369 miles
  • 2011 – 23,193 miles
  • 2010 – 18,891 miles
  • 2009 – 12,817 miles
  • 2008 – 3,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,312 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,312 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    376875589837
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail101,311 miles (+4,518)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    628349375724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,793 miles (+4,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,793 miles
    Test number
    757028067499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,029 miles (+5,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    244014493012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack wet

  5. Pass86,628 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    398662074023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail86,626 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    901953065426
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,620 miles (+4,304)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    234126410700
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,316 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,316 miles
    Test number
    451989653758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail82,316 miles (+3,982)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,316 miles
    Test number
    935315076227
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass78,334 miles (+1,524)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,334 miles
    Test number
    682019204837
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left back box/ exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak on pipes

  11. Pass76,810 miles (+2,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    121600448299
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges, worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak around sump area

  12. Pass74,708 miles (+2,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    695274798975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,230 miles (+3,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    585286885227
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeaters slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass68,985 miles (+3,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,985 miles
    Test number
    222690048791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  15. Pass65,503 miles (+7,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,503 miles
    Test number
    691599402623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly corroded/leaking

  16. Pass57,797 miles (+8,365)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,797 miles
    Test number
    806340375183
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing/noisy
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing smooth inner edge

  17. Pass49,432 miles (+7,963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    408577174153
    • NoteRear exhaust section slightly corroded and leaking

  18. Pass41,469 miles (+7,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    448161473103
    • NoteExhaust backbox corroded

  19. Pass34,369 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    769238262111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust support strap broken
    • NoteOffside wiper split, not effecting the view to the front

  20. Fail34,369 miles (+11,176)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    898518162114
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear exhaust support strap broken
    • NoteOffside wiper split, not effecting the view to the front

  21. Pass23,193 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    156013741158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    204174670443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,891 miles (+6,074)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    783554270157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass12,817 miles (+8,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,817 miles
    Test number
    680412859135
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  25. Pass3,924 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    3,924 miles
    Test number
    561685198078
    • NoteEngine managment light staying on

Questions about X8 TEY

Does X8 TEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 TEY is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 TEY?
The MOT on X8 TEY is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 TEY done?
X8 TEY was recorded at 101,312 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,268 miles a year.
Has X8 TEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 TEY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 TEY 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 TEY find?
X8 TEY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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