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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

K18 GLLMOT history

K18 GLL is a black petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

K18 GLL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,650 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 GLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 GLL was last recorded at 84,650 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 8,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,822 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,828 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,650 miles
  • 2024 – 75,822 miles
  • 2023 – 74,148 miles
  • 2022 – 71,227 miles
  • 2021 – 69,026 miles
  • 2019 – 67,548 miles
  • 2018 – 65,857 miles
  • 2017 – 64,676 miles
  • 2016 – 60,704 miles
  • 2015 – 56,872 miles
  • 2014 – 51,285 miles
  • 2013 – 42,096 miles
  • 2012 – 38,750 miles
  • 2011 – 26,903 miles
  • 2010 – 18,303 miles
  • 2009 – 16,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,650 miles (+8,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,650 miles
    Test number
    318650779620
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass75,822 miles (+1,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    556499199269
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    259483228322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,148 miles (+2,921)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,148 miles
    Test number
    753096860794
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    292285859479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,227 miles (+2,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    576634683165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass69,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    666042812063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,026 miles (+1,478)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    842262864637
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes have light corroision
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass67,548 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    235522157512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,857 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    105350724373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass64,676 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    984118674411
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail64,655 miles (+3,951)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    360546172776
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass60,704 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    393795179728
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail60,702 miles (+3,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    977089106001
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass56,872 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,872 miles
    Test number
    108700497084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,451 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    636532955161
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner tread

  17. Fail55,451 miles (+4,166)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    457060155128
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing inner tread

  18. Pass51,285 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    938883444146
    • NoteFront brake discs on both sides are badly corroded

  19. Fail51,285 miles (+9,189)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    508962144180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs on both sides are badly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs on both sides are slightly corroded

  20. Pass42,096 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    266421163441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,750 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,750 miles
    Test number
    467089132305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAt time of test the offside rear exhaust box was corroded.

  22. Fail38,749 miles (+11,846)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,749 miles
    Test number
    535508832342
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAt time of test the offside rear exhaust box was corroded.

  23. Pass26,903 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,903 miles
    Test number
    969317631359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,303 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,303 miles
    Test number
    951116550377
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail18,303 miles (+2,030)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,303 miles
    Test number
    181966050392
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass16,273 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,273 miles
    Test number
    950045959361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades torn

Questions about K18 GLL

Does K18 GLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 GLL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 GLL?
The MOT on K18 GLL is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 GLL done?
K18 GLL was recorded at 84,650 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has K18 GLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 GLL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 GLL 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 GLL find?
K18 GLL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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