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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

Y8 SLVMOT history

Y8 SLV is a red petrol MINI first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

Y8 SLV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
105,102 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SLV was last recorded at 105,102 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,100 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,102 miles
  • 2023 – 92,090 miles
  • 2022 – 85,910 miles
  • 2021 – 80,276 miles
  • 2020 – 74,216 miles
  • 2019 – 68,722 miles
  • 2018 – 65,511 miles
  • 2017 – 62,416 miles
  • 2016 – 60,212 miles
  • 2015 – 57,940 miles
  • 2014 – 55,492 miles
  • 2013 – 52,846 miles
  • 2012 – 49,988 miles
  • 2011 – 47,707 miles
  • 2010 – 44,751 miles
  • 2009 – 39,073 miles
  • 2008 – 35,343 miles
  • 2007 – 29,086 miles
  • 2006 – 20,581 miles
  • 2005 – 18,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,102 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield at fuel tank loose but not likely to fall 0ffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Fuel tank heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,102 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    538656263541
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield at fuel tank loose but not likely to fall 0ff

  2. Fail105,100 miles (+13,010)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    772829398870
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield at fuel tank loose but not likely to fall 0ff

  3. Pass92,090 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,090 miles
    Test number
    891130782737
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,089 miles (+6,179)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    278621484840
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,910 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,910 miles
    Test number
    232822671832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,908 miles (+5,632)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    707452103018
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass80,276 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,276 miles
    Test number
    775123103704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,216 miles (+5,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    957296307282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    380632151597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,721 miles (+3,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,721 miles
    Test number
    995190136050
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,511 miles (+3,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,511 miles
    Test number
    461683913533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  12. Pass62,416 miles (+2,204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    196167777278
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pipe corroded
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRubber bushes perished

  13. Pass60,212 miles (+2,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,212 miles
    Test number
    413279487674
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre badly perished
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass57,940 miles (+37)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    167864955142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has age cracks in side walls

  15. Fail57,903 miles (+2,411)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,903 miles
    Test number
    215007645464
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has age cracks in side walls

  16. Pass55,492 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    737342664198
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail55,479 miles (+2,633)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,479 miles
    Test number
    349808354158
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,846 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    349067953176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,988 miles (+2,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    628558352112
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass47,707 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    709797451173
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass44,751 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    781845050196
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail39,073 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    511296859129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass39,073 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    694116459195
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass35,343 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    304078558154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,086 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    313717057150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,581 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    250609956156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,093 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,093 miles
    Test number
    440561505392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,091 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,091 miles
    Test number
    451400305312
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to aprox 2mm † †ofside front tyre worn to aprox 2.5mm † † rec new tyres a.s.a.p for winter

Questions about Y8 SLV

Does Y8 SLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 SLV expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SLV?
The MOT on Y8 SLV expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 SLV done?
Y8 SLV was recorded at 105,102 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 4,609 miles a year.
Has Y8 SLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SLV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 SLV 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 SLV find?
Y8 SLV passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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