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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

K23 ELXMOT history

K23 ELX is a white petrol MINI first used on 7 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 146,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

K23 ELX white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,878 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 ELX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 ELX was last recorded at 146,878 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,093 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,785 miles
Average per year
6,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,878 miles
  • 2025 – 144,093 miles
  • 2024 – 141,699 miles
  • 2023 – 140,009 miles
  • 2022 – 138,042 miles
  • 2021 – 130,656 miles
  • 2020 – 125,869 miles
  • 2019 – 123,268 miles
  • 2018 – 118,068 miles
  • 2017 – 109,082 miles
  • 2016 – 102,335 miles
  • 2015 – 90,826 miles
  • 2014 – 81,078 miles
  • 2013 – 71,408 miles
  • 2012 – 68,037 miles
  • 2011 – 63,745 miles
  • 2010 – 56,743 miles
  • 2009 – 43,657 miles
  • 2008 – 42,352 miles
  • 2007 – 36,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,878 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    621916924749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,093 miles (+2,394)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,093 miles
    Test number
    793986667414
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass141,699 miles (+1,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,699 miles
    Test number
    277422240024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass140,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    851125944935
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail140,009 miles (+1,967)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,009 miles
    Test number
    443666752986
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks/separation cords visible underneath -195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front wing damaged exposed sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass138,042 miles (+7,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    712285098718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass130,656 miles (+4,787)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,656 miles
    Test number
    200748010893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,869 miles (+2,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,869 miles
    Test number
    937452318877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusty

  9. Pass123,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    655301240172
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail123,268 miles (+5,200)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    774562713752
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear mainlines (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass118,068 miles (+8,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,068 miles
    Test number
    300032200738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass109,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    198545140188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,082 miles (+6,747)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    412978650983
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low

  14. Pass102,335 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,335 miles
    Test number
    871829435270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail101,499 miles (+10,673)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    810592619962
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets slight adjustment needed
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass90,826 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    646485245079
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers split
    • NoteRear wiper split

  17. Fail90,826 miles (+9,748)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,826 miles
    Test number
    925055445054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOffside rear brakes lightly binding
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers split
    • NoteRear wiper split

  18. Pass81,078 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    215826844031
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front + Offside front + Nearside rear tyres cracking in treads .
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail81,078 miles (+9,670)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    428836944057
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front + Offside front + Nearside rear tyres cracking in treads .
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass71,408 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    207214853077
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail71,408 miles (+3,371)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,408 miles
    Test number
    727884353092
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail68,037 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    408259542003
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteOffside CV boot weaping grease

  23. Pass68,037 miles (+4,292)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    867119742016
    • NoteBack box corroded
    • NoteOffside CV boot weaping grease

  24. Pass63,745 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,745 miles
    Test number
    277398221012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass56,743 miles (+13,086)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,743 miles
    Test number
    430800530081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,657 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,657 miles
    Test number
    544614659006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,352 miles
    Test number
    330424328375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,351 miles (+6,077)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,351 miles
    Test number
    722614028369
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

  29. Pass36,274 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,274 miles
    Test number
    452448247365
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

Questions about K23 ELX

Does K23 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 ELX is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 ELX?
The MOT on K23 ELX is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 ELX done?
K23 ELX was recorded at 146,878 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
Has K23 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 ELX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K23 ELX 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 ELX find?
K23 ELX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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