MINI logo

MINI

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y26 ARGMOT history

Y26 ARG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

Y26 ARG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,801 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,476 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y26 ARG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 ARG was last recorded at 104,801 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,641 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
4,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,801 miles
  • 2025 – 101,659 miles
  • 2021 – 98,900 miles
  • 2020 – 91,124 miles
  • 2019 – 82,704 miles
  • 2018 – 75,623 miles
  • 2017 – 66,848 miles
  • 2016 – 62,932 miles
  • 2015 – 54,220 miles
  • 2014 – 49,901 miles
  • 2013 – 48,848 miles
  • 2012 – 47,325 miles
  • 2011 – 45,142 miles
  • 2010 – 40,180 miles
  • 2009 – 34,705 miles
  • 2008 – 27,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,801 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,801 miles (+160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,801 miles
    Test number
    714707418856
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  2. Fail104,641 miles (+2,982)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    154160209273
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

  3. Pass101,659 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    189223063574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,900 miles (+7,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    262152764993
    • AdvisoryHEADER TANK LEAKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,124 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,124 miles
    Test number
    132605360545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,704 miles (+7,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    140157072694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s suspension arm bushes worn

  7. Pass75,623 miles (+8,775)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    422894052855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,848 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    383486056195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,753 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    434917043715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,932 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    105057128960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,220 miles (+4,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    793510606630
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has small cut to outside wall.

  12. Pass49,901 miles (+1,053)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,901 miles
    Test number
    968781754247
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade dose not the windscreen

  13. Pass48,848 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    507760763274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,325 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    307941342258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,142 miles (+4,962)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    997332651298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass40,180 miles (+5,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    141635960201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass34,705 miles (+7,635)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,705 miles
    Test number
    382630539467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,070 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,070 miles
    Test number
    504002658394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    543038208041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 ARG

Does Y26 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 ARG is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 ARG?
The MOT on Y26 ARG is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 ARG done?
Y26 ARG was recorded at 104,801 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,476 miles a year.
Has Y26 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 ARG has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 ARG 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 Y26 ARG find?
Y26 ARG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y26A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.