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Brown · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

Y21 ELWMOT history

Y21 ELW is a brown petrol MINI first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

Y21 ELW brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,722 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 ELW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 ELW was last recorded at 69,722 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,945 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,722 miles
  • 2025 – 68,945 miles
  • 2024 – 67,840 miles
  • 2023 – 66,496 miles
  • 2022 – 64,361 miles
  • 2021 – 62,221 miles
  • 2020 – 60,057 miles
  • 2019 – 57,764 miles
  • 2018 – 54,889 miles
  • 2017 – 53,188 miles
  • 2016 – 51,138 miles
  • 2015 – 49,500 miles
  • 2014 – 46,091 miles
  • 2013 – 43,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Both strut mounts top bushes peeling under load

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,722 miles (+777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    773077562615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spot light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,945 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    576213573953
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail68,942 miles (+1,102)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    337429908717
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass67,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,840 miles
    Test number
    118238099834
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail67,840 miles (+1,344)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,840 miles
    Test number
    285502834715
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears lower than the other (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,496 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    817986115451
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail66,492 miles (+2,131)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,492 miles
    Test number
    238478744133
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth strut mounts top bushes peeling under load
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass64,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    653420760296
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mount bushes peeling when tested under load
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail64,361 miles (+2,140)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,361 miles
    Test number
    128304013912
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mount bushes peeling when tested under load
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass62,221 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,221 miles
    Test number
    802111365418
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut mount bushes starting to peel when tested under load

  11. Pass60,057 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    948797649197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f strut mountings split and have movement

  12. Pass57,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    726852171201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,764 miles (+2,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    456209862714
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass54,889 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    291858465064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    461457767704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,188 miles (+2,050)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    653742591178
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    253631017613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,138 miles (+1,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    443209923714
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Fail49,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    228489955497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  20. Pass49,500 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    249369055126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,091 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    649229564122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,635 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    238700043335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    207160913021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,946 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    957719203090
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about Y21 ELW

Does Y21 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 ELW is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 ELW?
The MOT on Y21 ELW is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 ELW done?
Y21 ELW was recorded at 69,722 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has Y21 ELW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 ELW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 ELW 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 Y21 ELW find?
Y21 ELW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting; nearside front spot light not working; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting.

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