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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

Y8 PLPMOT history

Y8 PLP is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y8 PLP red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,519 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 PLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 PLP was last recorded at 103,519 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 2,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,579 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,940 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,519 miles
  • 2025 – 100,579 miles
  • 2024 – 97,349 miles
  • 2023 – 92,634 miles
  • 2022 – 88,708 miles
  • 2021 – 85,163 miles
  • 2020 – 82,098 miles
  • 2019 – 77,213 miles
  • 2018 – 67,507 miles
  • 2017 – 57,610 miles
  • 2015 – 52,955 miles
  • 2014 – 47,593 miles
  • 2013 – 40,386 miles
  • 2012 – 26,149 miles
  • 2011 – 24,520 miles
  • 2010 – 21,856 miles
  • 2009 – 17,859 miles
  • 2008 – 14,313 miles
  • 2007 – 10,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,519 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,519 miles (+2,940)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,519 miles
    Test number
    274121677515
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass100,579 miles (+3,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,579 miles
    Test number
    257734208130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass97,349 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,349 miles
    Test number
    584968048116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    550977240849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,634 miles (+3,926)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    828203298288
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,708 miles (+3,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,708 miles
    Test number
    150200269849
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,163 miles (+3,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    690291111666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,098 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    772386612020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,088 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    429387787397
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,087 miles (+4,874)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,087 miles
    Test number
    359436193627
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  11. Pass77,213 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    899634901393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  12. Fail77,173 miles (+9,666)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    558382175031
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  13. Pass67,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    995093092053
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disces deteriorated

  14. Fail67,507 miles (+9,897)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,507 miles
    Test number
    529256187683
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake disces deteriorated

  15. Pass57,610 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    279299688523
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box , also rear exhaust bracket broken but not insecure (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySlightly corrosion to rear axle and seat belt prescribed area

  16. Pass52,955 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    489837324752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,593 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    715718544286
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail47,571 miles (+7,185)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,571 miles
    Test number
    966737444213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,386 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,386 miles
    Test number
    326492043209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,385 miles (+3,710)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,385 miles
    Test number
    385369133298
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Note2 power steering hoses damp
    • NotePlay at n/s rack end

  21. Pass36,675 miles (+10,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    246109143000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,149 miles (+1,629)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    155048232099
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass24,520 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,520 miles
    Test number
    528015601152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,856 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,856 miles
    Test number
    871267370041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,859 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    132113649075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,313 miles
    Test number
    362016818175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,313 miles (+616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,313 miles
    Test number
    684406418184
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass13,697 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,697 miles
    Test number
    701672448058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass10,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,105 miles
    Test number
    583200057082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 PLP

Does Y8 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 PLP is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 PLP?
The MOT on Y8 PLP is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 PLP done?
Y8 PLP was recorded at 103,519 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has Y8 PLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 PLP has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 PLP 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 PLP find?
Y8 PLP passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front outer side repeater slightly discoloured.

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