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This 2009 MINI MINI has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 102,192 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 14:10.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

L4BYW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 2027102,192 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20259TH FEBRUARY 202699,088 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner Bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Outer Bead Also Has Damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Is Fitted With Manufactures Under Shields So There Is A Restricted View Of Some Testable Items.
FAILED4TH FEBRUARY 202599,086 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner Bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Outer Bead Also Has Damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Vehicle Is Fitted With Manufactures Under Shields So There Is A Restricted View Of Some Testable Items.
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20249TH FEBRUARY 202594,780 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner Bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Outer Bead Also Has Damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Is Fitted With Manufactures Under Shields So There Is A Restricted View Of Some Testable Items.
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 202494,779 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Inner Bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted Outer Bead Also Has Damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Rear Rubbed Bush Slightly Deteriorated And Also Has Some Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Engine Coolant Below Min Level During Test.
  20. ADVISORY - Vehicle Is Fitted With Manufactures Under Shields So There Is A Restricted View Of Some Testable Items.
FAILED1ST FEBRUARY 202494,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20239TH FEBRUARY 202489,451 MI
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20229TH FEBRUARY 202379,716 MI
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20219TH FEBRUARY 202266,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low.
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202166,982 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Cords Exposed Through Cracking/ Nail In Tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Worn Heavily Inner And Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low.
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20207TH FEBRUARY 202158,115 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 202058,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Outer Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Badly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20197TH FEBRUARY 202054,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH FEBRUARY 201954,580 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20176TH AUGUST 201849,480 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Starting To Split
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20163RD AUGUST 201746,874 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 201530TH JULY 201642,021 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Bonded Suspension Unit Deteriorated But Can Function As Intended Top Strutt Mount Slightly Deteriorated (2.4.f.3)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201527TH JANUARY 201635,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smearing Slightly
FAILED27TH JANUARY 201535,811 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smearing Slightly
  7. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Outer Side Wall Deteriorated
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201427TH JANUARY 201523,405 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Off Side Rear Tyre Cracking On Side Wall
  2. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tyre Cracking
  3. USER ENTERED - Near Side Rear Tyre Cracking On Side Wall
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201327TH JANUARY 201415,312 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201224TH OCTOBER 201314,579 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. USER ENTERED - Wipers Split And Slightly Smeary
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 201214,578 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Left. (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  5. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  6. USER ENTERED - Wipers Split And Slightly Smeary
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L4BYW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

L4BYW MOT Comments

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L4BYW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 102,192 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,011 miles

L4BYW FAQs

This Mini Mini with registration L4BYW was manufactured on Friday 23rd October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 102,192 miles, so this Mini has travelled an average of 6,011 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mini Mini beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L4BYW has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mini Mini has had 54 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 18 Major, 5 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mini Mini is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does L4BYW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 L4BYW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L4BYW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 L4BYW does have Tax. Read more

When does L4BYW Tax expire?

The current Tax for L4BYW will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L4BYW MOT expire?

The current MOT for L4BYW will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Read more

When did L4BYW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L4BYW was on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 14:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L4BYW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for L4BYW we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L4BYW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for L4BYW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L4BYW?

L4BYW is registered as a 2009 Mini Mini. Read more

How many miles has L4BYW done?

The odometer reading for L4BYW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 102,192 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,011 miles per year. Read more

How old is L4BYW?

The vehicle L4BYW was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 23rd October 2009. Read more

What colour is L4BYW?

The official colour of L4BYW is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does L4BYW have?

L4BYW has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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