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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

Y8 LAAMOT history

Y8 LAA is a green petrol MINI first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

Y8 LAA green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,891 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LAA was last recorded at 141,891 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 9,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,383 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,508 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,891 miles
  • 2025 – 132,383 miles
  • 2024 – 127,962 miles
  • 2020 – 127,950 miles
  • 2018 – 124,376 miles
  • 2017 – 119,548 miles
  • 2016 – 113,827 miles
  • 2014 – 102,409 miles
  • 2013 – 95,245 miles
  • 2012 – 90,404 miles
  • 2011 – 87,241 miles
  • 2010 – 74,933 miles
  • 2009 – 65,345 miles
  • 2008 – 59,153 miles
  • 2007 – 46,814 miles
  • 2006 – 34,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,891 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,891 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,891 miles
    Test number
    299570461625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,383 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    623250958071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,962 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,962 miles
    Test number
    672970436462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,950 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    244355522736
    • 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. Fail127,937 miles (+3,561)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,937 miles
    Test number
    290383336216
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  6. Pass124,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,376 miles
    Test number
    360554258635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside door handle stiff
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit

  7. Fail124,376 miles (+4,828)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,376 miles
    Test number
    862778333014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear getting low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust and badly corroded

  8. Pass119,548 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,548 miles
    Test number
    542069694032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,827 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    646002271031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,820 miles (+11,411)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    972918928289
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass102,409 miles (+7,164)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    217499144001
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass95,245 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,245 miles
    Test number
    556550153085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    429191422004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,404 miles (+3,163)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    946311322021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass87,241 miles (+12,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,241 miles
    Test number
    835505301109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail74,933 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    334238790030
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass74,933 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    983098390058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    901289899029
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail65,345 miles (+6,192)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    693269489091
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass59,153 miles (+12,339)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    314729298153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,814 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    881692297149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    460044396161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 LAA

Does Y8 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LAA is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LAA?
The MOT on Y8 LAA is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LAA done?
Y8 LAA was recorded at 141,891 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has Y8 LAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LAA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y8 LAA 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 LAA find?
Y8 LAA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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