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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y7 MEYMOT history

Y7 MEY is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 166,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y7 MEY red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,576 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 MEY was last recorded at 166,576 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,103 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,473 miles
Average per year
7,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,576 miles
  • 2025 – 161,103 miles
  • 2024 – 153,645 miles
  • 2023 – 144,869 miles
  • 2022 – 136,690 miles
  • 2021 – 133,332 miles
  • 2020 – 125,920 miles
  • 2019 – 120,088 miles
  • 2018 – 116,137 miles
  • 2016 – 109,470 miles
  • 2015 – 104,912 miles
  • 2014 – 93,884 miles
  • 2013 – 83,401 miles
  • 2012 – 76,217 miles
  • 2011 – 67,153 miles
  • 2010 – 57,507 miles
  • 2009 – 42,664 miles
  • 2008 – 28,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,576 miles
    Test number
    943507349611
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail165,575 miles (+4,472)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,575 miles
    Test number
    899650524914
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass161,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,103 miles
    Test number
    810139688125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail161,103 miles (+7,458)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,103 miles
    Test number
    902108859965
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass153,645 miles (+8,776)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    543856437856
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,869 miles (+8,179)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,869 miles
    Test number
    156745507233
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass136,690 miles (+3,358)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,690 miles
    Test number
    721711346604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Pads Appear Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Brake Disc Appears Heated (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Tread Low
  8. Pass133,332 miles (+7,412)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    102596329638
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to front brake discs
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components and sub-frames
    • AdvisorySome deterioration to nearside headlamp lens
  9. Pass125,920 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,920 miles
    Test number
    296329919484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level high
  10. Fail125,920 miles (+5,832)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,920 miles
    Test number
    752555506417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level high
  11. Pass120,088 miles (+3,951)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,088 miles
    Test number
    914894717660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components
  12. Pass116,137 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    958727221951
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wishbones and rear trailing arms
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen zone b
  13. Fail116,137 miles (+6,667)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,137 miles
    Test number
    463704579577
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wishbones and rear trailing arms
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen zone b
  14. Pass109,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    659932984021
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail109,470 miles (+4,558)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,470 miles
    Test number
    247960421731
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet catch slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  16. Pass104,912 miles (+11,028)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    148021146087
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass93,884 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,884 miles
    Test number
    716696144394
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Fail93,884 miles (+10,483)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,884 miles
    Test number
    177706644312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  19. Pass83,401 miles (+7,184)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,401 miles
    Test number
    467175043328
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  20. Pass76,217 miles (+9,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    675806942340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass67,153 miles (+9,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    619432641396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Pass57,507 miles (+14,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    490558640324
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass42,664 miles (+14,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,664 miles
    Test number
    423825839448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    860299928302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 MEY

Does Y7 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 MEY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 MEY?
The MOT on Y7 MEY 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 Y7 MEY done?
Y7 MEY was recorded at 166,576 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
Has Y7 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 MEY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 MEY 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 Y7 MEY find?
Y7 MEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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