2018 MINI Cooper 1.5L Petrol · YF18 HVY
2018 MINI Cooper (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 136,676 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF18 HVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 136,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF18 HVY 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 2018 Mini Cooper (YF18 HVY) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YF18 HVY Mileage History
- 04/05/2024100,292 mi
- 04/05/2024100,292 mi
- 17/04/2025119,591 mi+19,299 mi
- 07/05/2026136,611 mi+17,020 mi
- 12/05/2026136,676 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 18,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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