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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

K23 BRUMOT history

K23 BRU is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

K23 BRU red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,962 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 BRU was last recorded at 125,962 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 8,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,799 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,163 miles
Average per year
9,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,962 miles
  • 2024 – 117,799 miles
  • 2023 – 108,941 miles
  • 2022 – 99,696 miles
  • 2021 – 91,630 miles
  • 2020 – 80,258 miles
  • 2019 – 70,025 miles
  • 2018 – 62,366 miles
  • 2017 – 50,196 miles
  • 2016 – 36,194 miles
  • 2015 – 26,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel has had a major repair (welding and plated ) looks a good repair
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,962 miles (+8,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,962 miles
    Test number
    924057503764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel has had a major repair (welding and plated ) looks a good repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,799 miles (+64)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,799 miles
    Test number
    984677138371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel has been repaired by weld, but has had a angle plate over the crack so unable to inspect the original crack. although the eld to the plate looks ok this is not the correct way to repair a wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail117,735 miles (+8,794)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,735 miles
    Test number
    425340211059
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below on one point inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,941 miles (+118)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    698637873960
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Minor (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail108,823 miles (+9,127)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    131994079571
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Minor (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass99,696 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    266258810859
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMoisture inside both front spot lamps
  7. Fail99,695 miles (+8,065)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,695 miles
    Test number
    841356451960
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMoisture inside both front spot lamps
  8. Pass91,630 miles (+11,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    618686121003
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air freshener from mirror
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet wont open from lever
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass80,258 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,258 miles
    Test number
    272600248010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,025 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    130650979822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,366 miles (+12,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    376792293868
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass50,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    637288542201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail50,196 miles (+14,002)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,196 miles
    Test number
    550245696796
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass36,194 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    117998777491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    440009005121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,772 miles (+9,201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,772 miles
    Test number
    311173632854
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut inner edge exposing ply/cords (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass26,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,571 miles
    Test number
    377076045100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,571 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,571 miles
    Test number
    949706345146
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about K23 BRU

Does K23 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 BRU is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K23 BRU?
The MOT on K23 BRU is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 BRU done?
K23 BRU was recorded at 125,962 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,481 miles a year.
Has K23 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 BRU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 BRU 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 K23 BRU find?
K23 BRU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded coil spring corroded; nearside front road wheel has had a major repair (welding and plated ) looks a good repair; offside rear coil spring corroded coil spring corroded.

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