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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

C5 KAOMOT history

C5 KAO is a blue petrol MINI first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,008 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KAO was last recorded at 189,008 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
181,376 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,632 miles
Average per year
9,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,008 miles
  • 2024 – 181,376 miles
  • 2023 – 172,935 miles
  • 2022 – 166,432 miles
  • 2021 – 158,636 miles
  • 2020 – 153,550 miles
  • 2019 – 147,760 miles
  • 2018 – 137,442 miles
  • 2017 – 127,096 miles
  • 2016 – 117,601 miles
  • 2015 – 108,049 miles
  • 2014 – 96,806 miles
  • 2013 – 86,554 miles
  • 2012 – 74,496 miles
  • 2011 – 64,253 miles
  • 2010 – 51,885 miles
  • 2009 – 38,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,008 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,008 miles
    Test number
    281529980518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,376 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    181,376 miles
    Test number
    617093326355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,935 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,935 miles
    Test number
    246876719932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,432 miles (+7,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,432 miles
    Test number
    346015787072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass158,636 miles (+5,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,636 miles
    Test number
    372128802751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass153,550 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,550 miles
    Test number
    552861065761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,760 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,760 miles
    Test number
    691571673829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,442 miles (+10,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,442 miles
    Test number
    928545272408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,096 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    979130298769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,601 miles
    Test number
    193867405704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,601 miles (+9,552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,601 miles
    Test number
    744931357720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  12. Pass108,049 miles (+11,243)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    435792764092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,806 miles (+10,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    517822944338
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
  14. Pass86,554 miles (+12,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    126605653336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,496 miles (+10,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,496 miles
    Test number
    765694852325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,253 miles (+12,368)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    445863151351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,885 miles (+13,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    401735940340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    222135359338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,426 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,426 miles
    Test number
    702135059352
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about C5 KAO

Does C5 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KAO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 KAO?
The MOT on C5 KAO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KAO done?
C5 KAO was recorded at 189,008 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 9,416 miles a year.
Has C5 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KAO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on C5 KAO 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 C5 KAO find?
C5 KAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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