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Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

XAP 143MOT history

XAP 143 is a blue diesel MINI first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

XAP 143 blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,790 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAP 143
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAP 143 was last recorded at 97,790 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,242 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,548 miles
Average per year
5,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,790 miles
  • 2025 – 94,242 miles
  • 2024 – 90,550 miles
  • 2023 – 86,502 miles
  • 2022 – 82,475 miles
  • 2021 – 79,228 miles
  • 2020 – 74,915 miles
  • 2019 – 69,889 miles
  • 2018 – 65,439 miles
  • 2017 – 59,150 miles
  • 2016 – 51,324 miles
  • 2015 – 42,824 miles
  • 2014 – 34,434 miles
  • 2013 – 25,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,790 miles (+3,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    499565408659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    972544360149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,241 miles (+3,691)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    854962644194
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,550 miles (+4,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,550 miles
    Test number
    754927586621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,502 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    766340463436
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,502 miles (+4,027)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    842791714285
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edges plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edges plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    497309150710
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail82,475 miles (+3,247)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,475 miles
    Test number
    600595491423
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    474533385826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,226 miles (+4,311)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,226 miles
    Test number
    465622538609
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,915 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    976159132427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,889 miles (+4,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    862346624771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,439 miles (+6,289)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    245762980234
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened suspension top mount rubber splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  14. Pass59,150 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    447200841622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,324 miles (+8,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,324 miles
    Test number
    692839733673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension top mount rubber starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount rubber starting to split

  16. Pass42,824 miles (+8,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,824 miles
    Test number
    699772023281
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to fully inspect major components
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays unable to fully inspect major components

  17. Pass34,434 miles (+8,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,434 miles
    Test number
    308220364219
    • NoteBumper has been damaged so number plate lights do not fit correctly in to position but stil shine in correct postion

  18. Pass25,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,778 miles
    Test number
    955519563297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XAP 143

What vehicle is registration XAP 143 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAP 143 on a blue diesel MINI first used on 27 Sept 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XAP 143 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XAP 143 is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on XAP 143?
The MOT on XAP 143 is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XAP 143 done?
XAP 143 was recorded at 97,790 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,512 miles a year.
Has XAP 143 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAP 143 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on XAP 143 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 XAP 143 find?
XAP 143 passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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