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Silver and Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y223 SLHMOT history

Y223 SLH is a silver and black petrol MINI first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2024.

Y223 SLH silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2026
Mileage
112,473 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 SLH was last recorded at 112,473 miles on 23 Dec 2024, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2016: 85,704 miles, lower than 805,704 miles on 31 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,423 miles · 6 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,473 miles
  • 2023 – 112,423 miles
  • 2021 – 109,757 miles
  • 2019 – 106,671 miles
  • 2018 – 103,507 miles
  • 2017 – 94,681 miles
  • 2016 – 85,704 miles
  • 2015 – 77,369 miles
  • 2014 – 69,476 miles
  • 2013 – 61,349 miles
  • 2012 – 55,527 miles
  • 2011 – 51,721 miles
  • 2010 – 47,032 miles
  • 2009 – 42,650 miles
  • 2008 – 37,468 miles
  • 2007 – 33,051 miles
  • 2006 – 28,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,473 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from hose (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms cover in underseal or product

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.

  • Slight play in near side front track rod end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Uneven tread wear to off side rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre bald on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,473 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,473 miles
    Test number
    840855651530
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms cover in underseal or product
  2. Pass112,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    677603460681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,423 miles (+304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    343889973213
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass112,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    316878651476
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail112,119 miles (+2,362)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,119 miles
    Test number
    512965757409
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass109,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    512769836881
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front track rod end
    • AdvisoryUneven tread wear to off side rear tyre
  7. Fail109,757 miles (+3,086)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    737445749347
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front track rod end
    • AdvisoryUneven tread wear to off side rear tyre
  8. Pass106,671 miles (+224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    751780601128
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail106,447 miles (+2,940)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    568515932251
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass103,507 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    588600259438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
  11. Fail103,507 miles (+8,826)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    967861493445
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated
  12. Pass94,681 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    769146817386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,704 miles (-720,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,704 miles
    Test number
    108725869358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner
  14. Fail805,704 miles (+728,335)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    805,704 miles
    Test number
    962320419994
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner
  15. Pass77,369 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,369 miles
    Test number
    961906687833
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edge 195/55R16 Goodyear runflats
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  16. Fail77,369 miles (+7,893)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,369 miles
    Test number
    276455659041
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on the inner edge 195/55R16 Goodyear runflats
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass69,476 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    515518794245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,349 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    835708973211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass55,527 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    307464792462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,721 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    427515031266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,032 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    782585930205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,650 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,650 miles
    Test number
    312853739243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,468 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    274662428207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,051 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    392805837485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,050 miles (+4,509)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,050 miles
    Test number
    312784737448
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteExhaust system has some corrosion
  26. Pass28,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,541 miles
    Test number
    874912946259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 SLH

Does Y223 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 SLH expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 SLH?
The MOT on Y223 SLH expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 SLH done?
Y223 SLH was recorded at 112,473 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2024, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has Y223 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 SLH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y223 SLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y223 SLH find?
Y223 SLH passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: central rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component from hose; offside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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