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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y38 UTRMOT history

Y38 UTR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

Y38 UTR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,367 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 UTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 UTR was last recorded at 141,367 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,620 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,747 miles
Average per year
4,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,367 miles
  • 2024 – 139,620 miles
  • 2023 – 136,815 miles
  • 2022 – 133,976 miles
  • 2021 – 131,706 miles
  • 2020 – 128,752 miles
  • 2017 – 125,876 miles
  • 2016 – 115,872 miles
  • 2015 – 106,767 miles
  • 2014 – 101,797 miles
  • 2013 – 96,886 miles
  • 2012 – 92,555 miles
  • 2011 – 88,806 miles
  • 2010 – 83,056 miles
  • 2009 – 75,187 miles
  • 2008 – 67,441 miles
  • 2007 – 60,791 miles
  • 2006 – 50,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,367 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,367 miles (+1,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    871835687445
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
    • 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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Pass139,620 miles (+2,805)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,620 miles
    Test number
    132607365005
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both. (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both. (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass136,815 miles (+2,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,815 miles
    Test number
    873862278744
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

  4. Pass133,976 miles (+2,270)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    204174747044
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass131,706 miles (+2,954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,706 miles
    Test number
    800920035223
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass128,752 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    194472927180
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rigid brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding

  7. Pass125,876 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,876 miles
    Test number
    972590852270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,872 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,872 miles
    Test number
    319354670709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,767 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,767 miles
    Test number
    237902385173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,797 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    876009684112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail101,795 miles (+4,909)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,795 miles
    Test number
    329878084180
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass96,886 miles (+4,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,886 miles
    Test number
    829693383182
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

  13. Pass92,555 miles (+3,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,555 miles
    Test number
    218511492166
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail88,806 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,806 miles
    Test number
    179724191153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly rusty

  15. Pass88,806 miles (+5,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,806 miles
    Test number
    195614491169
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly rusty

  16. Pass83,056 miles (+7,869)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,056 miles
    Test number
    224238760170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteRear disc's slightly pitted

  17. Pass75,187 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,187 miles
    Test number
    273164659197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,441 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,441 miles
    Test number
    684713668171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,791 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    313493767135
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSigns of brake fluid on servo but no apparent leak.

  20. Pass60,791 miles (+10,737)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    344413967193
    • NoteSigns of brake fluid on servo but no apparent leak.

  21. Pass50,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,054 miles
    Test number
    780617876147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 UTR

Does Y38 UTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 UTR is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y38 UTR?
The MOT on Y38 UTR is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 UTR done?
Y38 UTR was recorded at 141,367 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,688 miles a year.
Has Y38 UTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 UTR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on Y38 UTR 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 Y38 UTR find?
Y38 UTR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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