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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

Y31 ERNMOT history

Y31 ERN is a blue petrol MINI first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

Y31 ERN blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,360 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 ERN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 ERN was last recorded at 62,360 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,412 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
948 miles
Average per year
2,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,360 miles
  • 2024 – 61,412 miles
  • 2023 – 58,349 miles
  • 2022 – 58,202 miles
  • 2021 – 57,828 miles
  • 2020 – 57,362 miles
  • 2019 – 57,256 miles
  • 2018 – 56,911 miles
  • 2017 – 55,592 miles
  • 2016 – 53,801 miles
  • 2015 – 50,101 miles
  • 2014 – 45,811 miles
  • 2013 – 41,938 miles
  • 2012 – 35,047 miles
  • 2011 – 30,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,360 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,360 miles (+948)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    140227427250
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass61,412 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    696653971965
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail61,384 miles (+3,035)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    121864483629
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass58,349 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    346891672141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded but not leaking
  5. Pass58,202 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    592422621757
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bush cracked and worn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil at crank pully area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded both
  6. Fail58,197 miles (+369)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    292716148950
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bush cracked and worn slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil at crank pully area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded both
  7. Pass57,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    136044903338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,820 miles (+458)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    208662988867
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass57,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    606882583941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail57,362 miles (+106)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    571378584871
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass57,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,256 miles
    Test number
    523625512865
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt frayed
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
  12. Fail57,255 miles (+344)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,255 miles
    Test number
    981646556464
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt frayed
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
  13. Pass56,911 miles (+1,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    569147164962
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass55,592 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    146560535975
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail55,556 miles (+1,755)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    666442561624
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass53,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    641499702907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
  17. Fail53,801 miles (+3,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    280954698878
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components
  18. Pass50,101 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,101 miles
    Test number
    940809880075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,811 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,811 miles
    Test number
    529033454203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,938 miles
    Test number
    639880673242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,913 miles (+6,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,913 miles
    Test number
    977820673287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass35,047 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    445268452262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    116043281233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail30,359 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,359 miles
    Test number
    329743581479
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y31 ERN

Does Y31 ERN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ERN is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 ERN?
The MOT on Y31 ERN is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 ERN done?
Y31 ERN was recorded at 62,360 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,259 miles a year.
Has Y31 ERN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 ERN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y31 ERN 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 ERN find?
Y31 ERN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear gearbox mounting defective, and 1 more.

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