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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

YMU 280MOT history

YMU 280 is a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

YMU 280 blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,878 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YMU 280
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YMU 280 was last recorded at 83,878 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,254 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,624 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,878 miles
  • 2025 – 78,254 miles
  • 2024 – 72,861 miles
  • 2022 – 68,583 miles
  • 2021 – 63,729 miles
  • 2020 – 59,925 miles
  • 2019 – 57,430 miles
  • 2018 – 53,948 miles
  • 2017 – 49,400 miles
  • 2016 – 45,525 miles
  • 2015 – 40,811 miles
  • 2014 – 36,057 miles
  • 2013 – 30,823 miles
  • 2012 – 24,470 miles
  • 2011 – 21,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,878 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad warning light on due to a broken sensor wire, pads all okay. light also on as due a brake fluid change

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,878 miles (+5,624)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    922543307566
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,254 miles6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    769143994695
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning light on due to a broken sensor wire, pads all okay. light also on as due a brake fluid change
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail78,254 miles (+5,393)1 major6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    791166611176
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning light on due to a broken sensor wire, pads all okay. light also on as due a brake fluid change
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,861 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,861 miles
    Test number
    160758489361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,583 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    242455508414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    959237753419
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail67,770 miles (+4,041)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    428126437229
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass63,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    654816103835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,729 miles (+3,804)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    264730454607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  10. Pass59,925 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,925 miles
    Test number
    371146536329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,882 miles (+2,452)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    639588347153
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass57,430 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    520323942581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    396120614864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,948 miles (+4,548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    576661156487
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass49,400 miles (+3,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,400 miles
    Test number
    970493741228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    593112262830
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail45,525 miles (+4,714)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,525 miles
    Test number
    704297615555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass40,811 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    697948905133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail40,811 miles (+4,754)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    956428805175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    778847304150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,057 miles (+5,234)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    628826304148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a worn inner edge

  22. Pass30,823 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,823 miles
    Test number
    216816293099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,470 miles (+3,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,470 miles
    Test number
    377904712097
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and edges 195/55/R16 87H

  24. Pass21,033 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    886327801010
    • NoteRear disc rusty

  25. Fail21,033 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    406697601087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear disc rusty

Questions about YMU 280

What vehicle is registration YMU 280 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YMU 280 on a blue petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YMU 280 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YMU 280 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on YMU 280?
The MOT on YMU 280 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YMU 280 done?
YMU 280 was recorded at 83,878 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has YMU 280 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YMU 280 has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on YMU 280 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 YMU 280 find?
YMU 280 passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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