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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K18 AFSMOT history

K18 AFS is a red petrol MINI first used on 11 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

K18 AFS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,140 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 AFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 AFS was last recorded at 118,140 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2014: 57,717 miles, lower than 63,415 miles on 6 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,224 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,916 miles
Average per year
5,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,140 miles
  • 2025 – 114,224 miles
  • 2024 – 110,337 miles
  • 2023 – 108,342 miles
  • 2022 – 105,685 miles
  • 2020 – 104,165 miles
  • 2019 – 93,091 miles
  • 2018 – 82,508 miles
  • 2017 – 72,390 miles
  • 2016 – 61,668 miles
  • 2014 – 57,717 miles
  • 2013 – 63,415 miles
  • 2012 – 54,552 miles
  • 2011 – 45,892 miles
  • 2010 – 36,830 miles
  • 2009 – 30,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • COOLANT LOW

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,140 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    419450351936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,224 miles (+3,887)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,224 miles
    Test number
    722451901339
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass110,337 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    232630434645
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  4. Fail110,337 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,337 miles
    Test number
    408494395950
    • DangerousRear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  5. Pass108,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    710126654637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,342 miles (+2,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    359818408060
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass105,685 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    985116720641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySUBFRAMES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
  8. Fail105,683 miles (+1,518)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    678461953207
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySUBFRAMES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
  9. Pass104,165 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    563978925323
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail104,165 miles (+11,074)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    631257668149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass93,091 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    758187842156
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
  12. Fail93,091 miles (+10,583)4 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    933649650274
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Not safe to perform brake test as bumper likely to fall off (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded (silencer)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass82,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,508 miles
    Test number
    408975326992
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge
  14. Fail82,508 miles (+10,118)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,508 miles
    Test number
    789165617998
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge
  15. Pass72,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    789967807780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,390 miles (+10,722)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    158047723140
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass61,668 miles (+3,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    141509668608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass57,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    955754444380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,717 miles (-5,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    948532544314
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass63,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    307730913380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,415 miles (+8,863)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    155400013328
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  22. Pass54,552 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    679346932225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    135259321214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,892 miles (+9,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,892 miles
    Test number
    795319521239
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass36,830 miles (+6,700)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    36,830 miles
    Test number
    251140290424
    • NoteOuter skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded
  26. Pass30,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    901480399171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 AFS

Does K18 AFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 AFS is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 AFS?
The MOT on K18 AFS is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 AFS done?
K18 AFS was recorded at 118,140 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,318 miles a year.
Has K18 AFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 AFS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 AFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 AFS find?
K18 AFS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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