2016 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · EL16 SEW
2016 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 51,835 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL16 SEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 51,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EL16 SEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mini Cooper (EL16 SEW) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EL16 SEW Mileage History
- 11/02/202228,954 mi
- 03/02/202333,459 mi+4,505 mi
- 30/01/202437,369 mi+3,910 mi
- 16/04/202541,576 mi+4,207 mi
- 15/04/202651,835 mi+10,259 mi
Average of roughly 5,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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