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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y40 FABMOT history

Y40 FAB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y40 FAB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,772 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 FAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 FAB was last recorded at 83,772 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,767 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,772 miles
  • 2025 – 83,313 miles
  • 2024 – 83,306 miles
  • 2023 – 74,022 miles
  • 2022 – 69,653 miles
  • 2020 – 67,263 miles
  • 2018 – 59,254 miles
  • 2017 – 56,361 miles
  • 2016 – 54,936 miles
  • 2015 – 53,794 miles
  • 2014 – 41,684 miles
  • 2013 – 26,892 miles
  • 2012 – 25,389 miles
  • 2011 – 23,356 miles
  • 2010 – 19,355 miles
  • 2009 – 11,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,772 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,772 miles
    Test number
    666148155567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,767 miles (+454)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,767 miles
    Test number
    665122717812
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass83,313 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    437324573121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail83,306 miles (+9,284)4 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,306 miles
    Test number
    520168591946
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass74,022 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    499684303099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass69,653 miles (+2,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    717543383425
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass67,263 miles (+1,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    270260289341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,383 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,383 miles
    Test number
    664468285814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,254 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,254 miles
    Test number
    739865582713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    230387835177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,361 miles (+1,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    651957551082
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  12. Pass54,936 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,936 miles
    Test number
    504098339997
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  13. Pass53,794 miles (+12,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,794 miles
    Test number
    176354524906
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodid
  14. Pass41,684 miles (+14,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    245969174265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass26,892 miles (+1,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    545045093229
    • NoteNearside front tyre some wear on outer edge.
  16. Pass25,389 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,389 miles
    Test number
    858470072263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,356 miles (+4,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    827014461294
    • NoteTrack appears incorrectly adjusted. Suggest four wheel alignment check and adjust as required.
  18. Pass19,355 miles (+7,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,355 miles
    Test number
    322593840206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass11,674 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,674 miles
    Test number
    843797619215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDsc light on

Questions about Y40 FAB

Does Y40 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 FAB is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 FAB?
The MOT on Y40 FAB is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 FAB done?
Y40 FAB was recorded at 83,772 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has Y40 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 FAB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 FAB 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 Y40 FAB find?
Y40 FAB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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