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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

K21 LKWMOT history

K21 LKW is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

K21 LKW black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
116,858 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 LKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 LKW was last recorded at 116,858 miles on 6 May 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,816 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
4,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,858 miles
  • 2025 – 115,700 miles
  • 2023 – 111,510 miles
  • 2022 – 106,894 miles
  • 2021 – 104,283 miles
  • 2019 – 101,742 miles
  • 2018 – 99,435 miles
  • 2017 – 93,115 miles
  • 2016 – 87,405 miles
  • 2015 – 81,352 miles
  • 2014 – 74,426 miles
  • 2013 – 65,763 miles
  • 2012 – 56,578 miles
  • 2011 – 47,634 miles
  • 2010 – 43,416 miles
  • 2008 – 34,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,858 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,858 miles (+42)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    316147171180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail116,816 miles (+1,116)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    423408196777
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,700 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,700 miles
    Test number
    151513791296
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  4. Fail115,698 miles (+4,188)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,698 miles
    Test number
    561253048013
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded

  5. Pass111,510 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    535846236239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,506 miles (+4,612)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    516589895295
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass106,894 miles (+2,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,894 miles
    Test number
    394955230280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,283 miles (+2,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    651837706944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass101,742 miles (+2,307)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,742 miles
    Test number
    909648677121
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,435 miles (+6,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    317836146865
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak excessive, coolant bottle has a leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damage
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  11. Pass93,115 miles (+246)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    340014238500
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail92,869 miles (+5,464)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    642861037470
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass87,405 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,405 miles
    Test number
    599834148632
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass81,352 miles (+6,926)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    247541045134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass74,426 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    655680144111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,763 miles (+9,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    297981203443
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass56,578 miles (+8,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    309852402100
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass47,634 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,634 miles
    Test number
    807742901165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass43,416 miles (+8,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    483160420020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass34,906 miles (+7,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,906 miles
    Test number
    683460538366
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass27,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    352599528095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,820 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    610709728006
    • 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)

Questions about K21 LKW

Does K21 LKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 LKW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 LKW?
The MOT on K21 LKW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 LKW done?
K21 LKW was recorded at 116,858 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,874 miles a year.
Has K21 LKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 LKW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 LKW 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 K21 LKW find?
K21 LKW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, and 1 more.

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