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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

K18 LAJMOT history

K18 LAJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 6 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

K18 LAJ black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,342 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LAJ was last recorded at 125,342 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,342 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,342 miles
  • 2025 – 118,927 miles
  • 2024 – 113,013 miles
  • 2023 – 105,584 miles
  • 2022 – 97,133 miles
  • 2021 – 86,874 miles
  • 2020 – 81,437 miles
  • 2019 – 73,309 miles
  • 2018 – 62,363 miles
  • 2017 – 52,327 miles
  • 2016 – 42,777 miles
  • 2015 – 32,824 miles
  • 2014 – 21,357 miles
  • 2013 – 13,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,342 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,342 miles
    Test number
    545855424770
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,342 miles (+6,415)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,342 miles
    Test number
    456653693704
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,927 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,927 miles
    Test number
    409475637249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,927 miles (+5,914)2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,927 miles
    Test number
    368010823339
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,013 miles (+7,429)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    281236422066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass105,584 miles (+8,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    308084667723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,133 miles (+10,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    101722530728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    601557308838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,874 miles (+5,437)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,874 miles
    Test number
    302659816163
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    891290265640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail81,437 miles (+8,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    714937026412
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,309 miles (+10,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,309 miles
    Test number
    842889135428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass62,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,363 miles
    Test number
    430678981327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,363 miles (+10,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,363 miles
    Test number
    561095703086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,327 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,327 miles
    Test number
    409151775562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,777 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    264473620013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,824 miles (+11,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,824 miles
    Test number
    866845355075
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass21,357 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,357 miles
    Test number
    398886054027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,192 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,192 miles
    Test number
    269333153012
    • NoteA.both front tyres slightly worn on edges
    • NoteA.n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Questions about K18 LAJ

Does K18 LAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LAJ is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 LAJ?
The MOT on K18 LAJ is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 LAJ done?
K18 LAJ was recorded at 125,342 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,635 miles a year.
Has K18 LAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LAJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 LAJ 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 LAJ find?
K18 LAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside inner sill corroded, and 3 more.

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