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White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

Y18 EJAMOT history

Y18 EJA is a white petrol MINI first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y18 EJA white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,273 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 EJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 EJA was last recorded at 85,273 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,947 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,326 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,273 miles
  • 2024 – 81,947 miles
  • 2023 – 78,941 miles
  • 2022 – 75,945 miles
  • 2021 – 74,466 miles
  • 2020 – 73,224 miles
  • 2019 – 71,334 miles
  • 2018 – 67,678 miles
  • 2017 – 63,057 miles
  • 2016 – 59,116 miles
  • 2015 – 51,624 miles
  • 2014 – 47,373 miles
  • 2013 – 41,584 miles
  • 2012 – 41,505 miles
  • 2011 – 28,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,273 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,273 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    741712999009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,947 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    693657990288
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    137513777047
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail78,941 miles (+2,996)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    232190299773
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass75,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    643631484229
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail75,945 miles (+1,479)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,945 miles
    Test number
    750515812633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,466 miles (+1,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,466 miles
    Test number
    768270201779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle and various components corroded
  8. Pass73,224 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    415637456447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes, steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail73,224 miles (+1,890)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    369204481582
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear mounting deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes, steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass71,334 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    505228600224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,678 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,678 miles
    Test number
    320366991337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,057 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    193917534882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,116 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    164339743886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    818179560344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,675 miles (+3,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    135233447888
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Fail51,624 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    507260435035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront Wiper Blades Split But Not Affecting Drivers Vision Of Road
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass51,624 miles (+4,251)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    818510335068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront Wiper Blades Split But Not Affecting Drivers Vision Of Road
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass47,373 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    467280224050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,584 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,584 miles
    Test number
    346692533065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,505 miles
    Test number
    448224203096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,505 miles (+533)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,505 miles
    Test number
    859833962328
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre egdes wearing thin
    • NoteO/s/r tyre egde wearing thin
  22. Pass40,972 miles (+12,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    285476572271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass28,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,223 miles
    Test number
    137236551210
    • NoteN/s/r tyre balding inner edge and o/s/r tyre stepped

Questions about Y18 EJA

Does Y18 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 EJA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 EJA?
The MOT on Y18 EJA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 EJA done?
Y18 EJA was recorded at 85,273 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has Y18 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 EJA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y18 EJA 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 Y18 EJA find?
Y18 EJA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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