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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

Y8 EAPMOT history

Y8 EAP is a white petrol MINI first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y8 EAP white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,836 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 EAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 EAP was last recorded at 81,836 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,914 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
922 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,836 miles
  • 2025 – 80,914 miles
  • 2024 – 80,236 miles
  • 2023 – 78,450 miles
  • 2022 – 76,002 miles
  • 2021 – 74,404 miles
  • 2020 – 73,030 miles
  • 2019 – 70,660 miles
  • 2018 – 69,019 miles
  • 2017 – 66,911 miles
  • 2016 – 64,896 miles
  • 2015 – 61,740 miles
  • 2014 – 57,565 miles
  • 2013 – 55,971 miles
  • 2012 – 49,510 miles
  • 2011 – 45,777 miles
  • 2010 – 38,852 miles
  • 2009 – 31,446 miles
  • 2008 – 24,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,836 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.

  • Exhaust rear Box corroded but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust rear box stating to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,836 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,836 miles
    Test number
    425509986806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,914 miles (+678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    386617375305
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear Box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass80,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    224292020612
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear Box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail80,236 miles (+1,786)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,236 miles
    Test number
    142275119444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear Box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass78,450 miles (+2,448)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,450 miles
    Test number
    471349623609
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,002 miles (+1,598)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    899766048012
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear box starting to corrode
  7. Pass74,404 miles (+1,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    322477008816
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
  8. Pass73,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    152437567921
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box stating to corrode
  9. Fail73,030 miles (+2,370)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    158454117273
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box stating to corrode
  10. Pass70,660 miles (+1,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    280558733441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
  11. Pass69,019 miles (+2,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    266798321473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass66,911 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,911 miles
    Test number
    174877113317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs starting to corrode from inside
  13. Pass64,896 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    230516503229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,740 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    906056675121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    947031684109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,565 miles (+1,594)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    115338474132
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront brake pads low
  17. Pass55,971 miles (+6,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,971 miles
    Test number
    346794193284
    • 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)
  18. Pass49,510 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,510 miles
    Test number
    696401642275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,777 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    976248441254
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate
  20. Fail45,777 miles (+6,925)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    547788441268
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate
  21. Pass38,852 miles (+7,406)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    392787480497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perrished.
  22. Pass31,446 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,446 miles
    Test number
    133452999294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,736 miles
    Test number
    901054238350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 EAP

Does Y8 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 EAP is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 EAP?
The MOT on Y8 EAP is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 EAP done?
Y8 EAP was recorded at 81,836 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has Y8 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 EAP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 EAP 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 EAP find?
Y8 EAP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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