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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y23 CESMOT history

Y23 CES is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y23 CES grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,541 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 CES was last recorded at 94,541 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,045 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,496 miles
Average per year
4,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,541 miles
  • 2025 – 93,045 miles
  • 2024 – 88,945 miles
  • 2023 – 83,764 miles
  • 2022 – 78,855 miles
  • 2021 – 74,049 miles
  • 2020 – 72,748 miles
  • 2019 – 68,465 miles
  • 2018 – 62,542 miles
  • 2017 – 56,391 miles
  • 2016 – 50,455 miles
  • 2015 – 46,150 miles
  • 2014 – 39,906 miles
  • 2013 – 35,917 miles
  • 2012 – 27,934 miles
  • 2011 – 21,656 miles
  • 2010 – 14,995 miles
  • 2009 – 11,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,541 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,541 miles (+1,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    199157880475
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded
  2. Pass93,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    138440635868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,045 miles (+4,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    980715706210
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass88,945 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    464561324151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail88,944 miles (+5,180)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,944 miles
    Test number
    230792481817
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass83,764 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    985826705134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight tarnished
  7. Fail83,759 miles (+4,904)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,759 miles
    Test number
    408595901043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight tarnished
  8. Pass78,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    723503592677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail78,855 miles (+4,806)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    631627810259
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass74,049 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    350472200115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,748 miles (+4,283)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    881020103991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
  12. Pass68,465 miles (+5,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    836581664847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass62,542 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    591718623257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail62,542 miles (+6,151)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    950512303750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass56,391 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    712582477830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail56,389 miles (+5,934)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    745600253240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass50,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    710637889867
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
  18. Fail50,455 miles (+4,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    241645852825
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper split
  19. Pass46,150 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    558409255135
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken (system still supported)
  20. Fail46,150 miles (+6,244)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    706599055174
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken (system still supported)
  21. Pass39,906 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    128855254149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,917 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,917 miles
    Test number
    217343863405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,382 miles (+5,448)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    767191413029
    • NoteAdvise rear section of exhaust in poor condition
  24. Pass27,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    947921212001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,934 miles (+6,278)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    949051312077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  26. Pass21,656 miles (+6,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    705332111065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,995 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,995 miles
    Test number
    382375310008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass11,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,233 miles
    Test number
    123884009119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 CES

Does Y23 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 CES is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 CES?
The MOT on Y23 CES is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 CES done?
Y23 CES was recorded at 94,541 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,830 miles a year.
Has Y23 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 CES has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 CES 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 Y23 CES find?
Y23 CES passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension corroded.

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