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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

K18 ASBMOT history

K18 ASB is a silver petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

K18 ASB silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,082 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 ASB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 ASB was last recorded at 88,082 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,855 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,227 miles
Average per year
3,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,082 miles
  • 2025 – 85,855 miles
  • 2024 – 83,370 miles
  • 2023 – 80,370 miles
  • 2022 – 77,593 miles
  • 2021 – 74,418 miles
  • 2020 – 72,018 miles
  • 2019 – 69,235 miles
  • 2018 – 66,354 miles
  • 2017 – 62,837 miles
  • 2016 – 59,891 miles
  • 2015 – 54,813 miles
  • 2014 – 51,241 miles
  • 2013 – 47,890 miles
  • 2012 – 44,706 miles
  • 2011 – 41,056 miles
  • 2010 – 38,138 miles
  • 2009 – 33,812 miles
  • 2008 – 28,736 miles
  • 2007 – 23,733 miles
  • 2006 – 18,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cape seal cracking.
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    154682725079
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cape seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,081 miles (+2,226)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    418021517296
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cape seal cracking.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,855 miles (+2,485)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    959411942783
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing on edges

  4. Pass83,370 miles (+3,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    421394055357
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to suspension components and mounting area nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass80,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    661350432550
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to suspension assembly nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail80,368 miles (+2,775)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    324996341694
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced build up corrosion to suspension assembly nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass77,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    630379272016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail77,593 miles (+3,175)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    861496960739
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass74,418 miles (+2,400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,418 miles
    Test number
    827030972493
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed offside+nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,018 miles (+2,783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    937541389267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass69,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    117094339991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,235 miles (+2,881)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,235 miles
    Test number
    284728687073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  13. Pass66,354 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    213641972636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,837 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    934392289557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,891 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,891 miles
    Test number
    845204199752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,813 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    256732565126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,241 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    356973864120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,890 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    218871243468
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass47,890 miles (+3,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    247711343468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass44,706 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,706 miles
    Test number
    706948332110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,056 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,056 miles
    Test number
    298140941114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,138 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    132862130194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    950796939195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,811 miles (+5,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    840164939147
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass28,736 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    300267728113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,733 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,733 miles
    Test number
    400875037103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,218 miles
    Test number
    704657036167
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K18 ASB

Does K18 ASB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 ASB is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 ASB?
The MOT on K18 ASB is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 ASB done?
K18 ASB was recorded at 88,082 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,423 miles a year.
Has K18 ASB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 ASB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 ASB 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 K18 ASB find?
K18 ASB passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.; fuel cape seal cracking.; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides..

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