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MINI Cooper

Orange · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

Y31 EMLMOT history

Y31 EML is an orange diesel MINI Cooper first used on 20 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y31 EML orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,322 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 EML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 EML was last recorded at 91,322 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 9,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,942 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,380 miles
Average per year
8,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,322 miles
  • 2025 – 81,942 miles
  • 2024 – 73,991 miles
  • 2023 – 67,072 miles
  • 2022 – 59,476 miles
  • 2021 – 51,845 miles
  • 2020 – 40,206 miles
  • 2019 – 27,011 miles
  • 2018 – 22,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,322 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    710461452406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,322 miles (+9,380)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,322 miles
    Test number
    669617018514
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,942 miles (+7,951)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    250823857857
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre metal object.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,991 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    939066323986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,072 miles (+7,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,072 miles
    Test number
    469570943964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,476 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    207869991902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,845 miles (+11,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    487350284881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hankook tyre/tread depth 3.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hankook tyre,tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass40,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    177232363705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail40,206 miles (+13,195)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,206 miles
    Test number
    196540508499
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass27,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    582145331864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,011 miles (+4,127)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,011 miles
    Test number
    296914410248
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass22,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    946125294406
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y31 EML

Does Y31 EML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 EML is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 EML?
The MOT on Y31 EML is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 EML done?
Y31 EML was recorded at 91,322 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,137 miles a year.
Has Y31 EML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 EML has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 EML 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 Y31 EML find?
Y31 EML passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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