# SP53UOR — MINI MINI MOT History & Vehicle Check

SP53UOR is a Red MINI MINI, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-09-26. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SP53UOR — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SP53UOR |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | MINI |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-26 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 14
- Passes: 10
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 71.43%
- Total defects recorded: 40

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-10 14:15:59 | PASSED | 85,885 MI | 2016-07-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-10 15:30:14 | PASSED | 78,307 MI | 2015-07-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-09 16:19:06 | FAILED | 78,307 MI | — |
| 2013-07-09 15:15:27 | PASSED | 69,954 MI | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-11 17:06:20 | PASSED | 59,606 MI | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-10 10:52:01 | FAILED | 59,606 MI | — |
| 2011-09-28 09:49:03 | PASSED | 53,487 MI | 2012-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-28 09:49:03 | FAILED | 53,487 MI | — |
| 2010-09-29 13:09:07 | PASSED | 49,087 MI | 2011-09-28 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-24 10:29:33 | FAILED | 49,079 MI | — |
| 2009-09-07 13:12:59 | PASSED | 40,937 MI | 2010-09-26 00:00:00 |
| 2008-09-24 09:51:58 | PASSED | 29,706 MI | 2009-09-26 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-26 15:13:22 | PASSED | 20,750 MI | 2008-09-26 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-23 09:34:50 | PASSED | 17,167 MI | 2007-09-26 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2014-07-10 15:30:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2014-07-09 16:19:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

**2013-07-09 15:15:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2012-07-11 17:06:20 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: back box exhaust hanger rubbers split

**2012-07-10 10:52:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: back box exhaust hanger rubbers split

**2011-09-28 09:49:03 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- PRS: Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

**2010-09-24 10:29:33 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- USER ENTERED: both rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

**2006-09-23 09:34:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53UOR is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53UOR. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.