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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

Y7 YAYMOT history

Y7 YAY is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

Y7 YAY grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,218 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 YAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 YAY was last recorded at 139,218 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 13,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,461 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,757 miles
Average per year
6,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,218 miles
  • 2025 – 125,461 miles
  • 2024 – 113,334 miles
  • 2023 – 106,647 miles
  • 2022 – 99,402 miles
  • 2021 – 96,091 miles
  • 2020 – 92,102 miles
  • 2019 – 72,926 miles
  • 2017 – 72,057 miles
  • 2016 – 71,373 miles
  • 2015 – 68,856 miles
  • 2014 – 61,464 miles
  • 2013 – 52,315 miles
  • 2012 – 44,810 miles
  • 2011 – 40,535 miles
  • 2010 – 36,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,218 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • All tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,218 miles (+13,757)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,218 miles
    Test number
    756731293382
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,461 miles
    Test number
    483635728134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail125,457 miles (+12,123)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    787218392478
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass113,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,334 miles
    Test number
    209416841074
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail113,330 miles (+6,683)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    606879733805
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,647 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    884639518211
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail106,474 miles (+7,072)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,474 miles
    Test number
    664265934182
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main center (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,402 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,402 miles
    Test number
    613515269051
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,401 miles (+3,310)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,401 miles
    Test number
    350610150887
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,091 miles (+3,989)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,091 miles
    Test number
    885245052696
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    205582457651
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservior/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,102 miles (+19,176)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    851987187383
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservior/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,926 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    759839126259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,057 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    762461100515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass71,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    692997564834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,373 miles (+2,517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    789920497078
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass68,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    788769756027
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is in poor condition

  18. Fail68,856 miles (+7,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    712029241990
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is in poor condition

  19. Pass61,464 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    425718224401
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is in poor condition

  20. Fail61,464 miles (+9,149)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    605178224353
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box is in poor condition

  21. Pass52,315 miles (+7,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    746805523329
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  22. Pass44,810 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    776845232350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,748 miles (+3,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    816255942048
    • NoteRear seatbelt webbing going very mouldy & nearside lazy retracting

  24. Pass40,535 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    145808341044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  25. Fail40,535 miles (+4,277)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    145978241430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  26. Pass36,258 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,258 miles
    Test number
    864180520194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about Y7 YAY

Does Y7 YAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 YAY is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 YAY?
The MOT on Y7 YAY is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 YAY done?
Y7 YAY was recorded at 139,218 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
Has Y7 YAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 YAY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y7 YAY 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 YAY find?
Y7 YAY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides of vehicle, and 1 more.

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