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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

Y8 DSWMOT history

Y8 DSW is a red diesel MINI first used on 10 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

Y8 DSW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,856 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DSW was last recorded at 135,856 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 9,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,108 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,748 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,856 miles
  • 2024 – 126,108 miles
  • 2023 – 116,526 miles
  • 2022 – 108,960 miles
  • 2021 – 102,752 miles
  • 2020 – 100,076 miles
  • 2019 – 97,716 miles
  • 2018 – 93,873 miles
  • 2017 – 91,445 miles
  • 2016 – 83,684 miles
  • 2015 – 77,791 miles
  • 2014 – 72,312 miles
  • 2013 – 66,649 miles
  • 2012 – 61,586 miles
  • 2011 – 49,941 miles
  • 2010 – 38,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,856 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryEML illuminatedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,856 miles
    Test number
    863282876509
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail135,856 miles (+9,748)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,856 miles
    Test number
    112662342977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass126,108 miles (+9,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,108 miles
    Test number
    888216042106
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass116,526 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    839889698389
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail116,526 miles (+7,566)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,526 miles
    Test number
    541689589050
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass108,960 miles (+6,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,960 miles
    Test number
    763951523696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    533309683220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail102,752 miles (+2,676)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    672121891146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,076 miles (+2,360)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,076 miles
    Test number
    206567770499
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,716 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    475774430290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    762140675327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail93,873 miles (+2,428)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,873 miles
    Test number
    427364908928
    • MajorOffside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 87H + 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,445 miles (+7,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,445 miles
    Test number
    252422335022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

  14. Pass83,684 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    783528151086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated. 195/55x16,rf
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  15. Fail83,684 miles (+5,893)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    637709065744
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated. 195/55x16,rf
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  16. Pass77,791 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    465253285190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight deteriation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight deteriation

  17. Fail77,791 miles (+5,479)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    229563685145
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight deteriation
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight deteriation

  18. Pass72,312 miles (+5,663)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,312 miles
    Test number
    607513684107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight deteriation within the tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight deteriation within the tread

  19. Pass66,649 miles (+5,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    208535183173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass61,586 miles (+11,645)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    498536482120
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass49,941 miles (+11,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    875148781126
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn.

  22. Pass38,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    674771200390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,699 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    971021400398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y8 DSW

Does Y8 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 DSW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DSW?
The MOT on Y8 DSW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 DSW done?
Y8 DSW was recorded at 135,856 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has Y8 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DSW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 DSW 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 Y8 DSW find?
Y8 DSW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear heat shield loose; eml illuminated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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